Deneka comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning "God is gracious; divine gift.".
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How popular is Deneka?
1978peak year
Deneka first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1972. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1978, 16 babies received the name (ranked #4312). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 183 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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