Donna
Donna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdษnษ/ ยท /หdษnษ/
Meaning and origin of Donna
- A female given name from Italian.
Etymology
A 19th-century invention from the Italian noun donna; also interpreted as a feminine form of Donald.
How popular is Donna?
Since 1880, 831,641 girls and 2,233 boys in the U.S. have been named Donna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #862 in 1960. In 2025, 98 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Donna
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Sibling name ideas for Donna
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Donna FAQ
What does the name Donna mean?
A female given name from Italian. A 19th-century invention from the Italian noun donna; also interpreted as a feminine form of Donald.
What is the origin of the name Donna?
Donna is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Donna?
Since 1880, 831,641 girls and 2,233 boys in the U.S. have been named Donna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #862 in 1960. In 2025, 98 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Donna a boy or girl name?
Donna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 831,641 girls and 2,233 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.