girl's name
Denisa
DEH-nih-sah
- Origin Czech
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,847
Denisa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Denisa is a name of Czech origin.
- Peaked in 1964, when 37 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1952.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Denisa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 128 |
| 1960s | 270 |
| 1970s | 199 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Denisa?
In 2024, Denisa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Denisa Is Used
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 Denisa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Denisa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denisa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Denisa
- Pronunciation DEH-nih-sah
Sibling Names for Denisa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Denisa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Denisa
How popular is the name Denisa?
In 2024, Denisa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Denisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Denisa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Denisa?
Denisa has 3 syllables.
When was Denisa most popular?
Denisa peaked in 1964, when 37 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Denisa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Denisa currently ranks #2,844 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.