UK girl's name
Deenah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "religion" or "faith".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Deenah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Deenah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 10 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Deenah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Deenah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 10 girls were registered as Deenah.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Deenah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
10 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Meaning
What does Deenah mean?
The name Deenah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the word "deen," which means "religion" or "faith" in Arabic. Its roots can be traced back to the early days of Islam, as the name was often given to girls born into Muslim families as a symbol of their religious devotion.
In the ancient Islamic texts and scriptures, the word "deen" is frequently mentioned, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the principles and teachings of Islam. The Quran, the holy book of Islam, uses the word "deen" numerous times, highlighting its significance in the religion.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Deenah can be found in historical records from the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas where Arabic was the predominant language. Some of the notable historical figures who bore the name Deenah include:
1. Deenah bint Al-Walid (c. 600 CE), a prominent Arab woman during the early years of Islam, known for her wisdom and eloquence.
2. Deenah Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and mystic from Persia, who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and jurisprudence.
3. Deenah Al-Andalusi (1165-1239 CE), a celebrated poet and literary figure from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain), renowned for her mastery of the Arabic language and her eloquent verses.
4. Deenah Al-Azhari (1438-1508 CE), an Egyptian calligrapher and scholar, renowned for her exquisite calligraphic works and her contributions to the preservation of Islamic manuscripts.
5. Deenah Al-Shaykh (1945-present), a Palestinian writer and activist, known for her thought-provoking literary works that explore themes of identity, gender, and political conflict in the Middle East.
Throughout history, the name Deenah has been associated with women of faith, intellect, and cultural significance, particularly in the Islamic world. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its deep-rooted connection to the Arabic language, Islamic heritage, and the values of religious devotion and spiritual enlightenment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Deenah over time
The chart below shows babies named Deenah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Deenah, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deenah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Deenah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4843 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4710 | 20 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3762 | 20 | 4 |
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FAQ
Deenah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Deenah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Deenah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Deenah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 10 babies registered as Deenah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Deenah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "religion" or "faith".
How many people are called Deenah in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Deenah across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.