girl's name
Deneka
duh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 183
Deneka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Deneka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 50 |
How Popular Is Deneka?
In 1997, Deneka was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Deneka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deneka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deneka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deneka
- English duh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Deneka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deneka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deneka
How popular is the name Deneka?
In 1997, Deneka was given to 13 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Deneka a girl's or a boy's name?
Deneka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Deneka?
Deneka has 3 syllables.
When was Deneka most popular?
Deneka peaked in 1978, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.