Girl · #6,844 in 2026

Deneka

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

Current Rank

#6,844

Peak Rank

#4,243 (1978)

Total Babies

183

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1997

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4243

Peak Rank

183

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deneka

Deneka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 16 Denekas were born — ranking #4,243 that year. As of 2026, Deneka ranks #6,844 for baby girls with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 183 Denekas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Deneka

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deneka

What does the name Deneka mean?

Deneka is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deneka in 2026?

In 2026, Deneka ranks #6,844 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Deneka most popular?

Deneka reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,243 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Deneka a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Deneka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deneka include Kemi, Krisi, Krisy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deneka

Deneka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 183 births in the dataset. Deneka's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,243. Use the chart and map above to compare Deneka'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.