Will my child share the name Dinah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Dinah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dinah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Dinah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Dinah is declining: down 968 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,168 in 1996.

Is Dinah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Dinah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Dinah a popular baby name in the United States?

Dinah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Dinah

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Dinah is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Dinah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Dinah

Dinah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 294 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1168 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Dinah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Dinah in their class.