Dena is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2095 in 2003 with 84 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 154 births ranking #1178. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 45.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 21,751 girls born was named Dena. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.