Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Dina
Dina is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Dina? It is a girl name, rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Dena.
Dina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dina has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Dina to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dina as D·I·N·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dina is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dinaa, Dinae, Dinay, Din.
- Nicknames: Dina works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Dina with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Dina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dena, Diana, Dianna, Dionna, Deena — full picks on the sibling names for Dina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dina? Browse our names like Dina guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dina
What does the name Dina mean?
Dina has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Dina?
Dina originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Dina?
Dina has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dina a boy's or girl's name?
Dina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dina sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dina?
Names that share Dina's sound and style include Dena, Diana, Dianna, Dionna, Deena.
What middle names pair well with Dina?
Good middle-name fits for Dina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dina share its rhythm without rhyming — Dena, Diana, Dianna all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.