Girl · #12,462 in 2026

Denaya

Name: Popularity of the name Denaya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Denaya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,462

Peak Rank

#6,355 (2006)

Total Babies

299

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2018

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#6355

Peak Rank

299

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Denaya

Denaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 20 Denayas were born — ranking #6,355 that year. As of 2026, Denaya ranks #12,462 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 299 Denayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Denaya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Denaya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dynia
Donia
Denia
Denna
Dunia
Denta
Denyse
Daena
Densa
Danaea
Deny
Denial

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Denaya

What does the name Denaya mean?

Denaya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Denaya in 2026?

In 2026, Denaya ranks #12,462 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Denaya most popular?

Denaya reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #6,355 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Denaya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Denaya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Denaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denaya include Caramia, Jahanna, Katielynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denaya

Denaya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 299 births in the dataset. Denaya's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #6,355. Use the chart and map above to compare Denaya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.