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1963

First Year

2005

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#2485

Peak Rank

476

Total Count

35

Years Active

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## The Story of Denitra

Denitra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1963, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 32 Denitras were born — ranking #2,485 that year. As of 2026, Denitra ranks #16,460 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 476 Denitras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Denitra

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

* Dentata
* [Demetra](/demetra)
* Dendra
* Dentistry
* [Dimitri](/dimitri)
* [Dmitri](/dmitri)
* [Deandra](/deandra)
* [Donata](/donata)
* Dimeter
* [Donetta](/donetta)
* Donator
* Dandruf

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Denitra

What does the name Denitra mean?

Denitra is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Denitra in 2026?

In 2026, Denitra ranks #16,460 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Denitra most popular?

Denitra reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #2,485 that year with 32 babies given the name.

Is Denitra a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Denitra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denitra include Keelie, Lashona, Tennile. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧KeeliePeak #2485](/keelie)[👧LashonaPeak #2485](/lashona)[👧TennilePeak #2485](/tennile)[👧EveliaPeak #2486](/evelia)[👧PhillipPeak #2484](/phillip)[👧ArnellePeak #2486](/arnelle)[👧LezleePeak #2486](/lezlee)[👧PebblesPeak #2484](/pebbles)

## About the name Denitra 

Denitra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 476 births in the dataset. Denitra's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #2,485\. Use the chart and map above to compare Denitra's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1976 → ](/year/1976)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "D" → ](/letter/d)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.