Madonna
Madonna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈdɒnə/
Meaning and origin of Madonna
Root meaning: “my”
- A female given name from Italian.
Etymology
From Italian madonna, from Old Italian ma (“my”) + donna (“lady”). The given name is derived from the English term, not used as a given name in Italy. Doublet of madam.
How popular is Madonna?
Since 1880, 9,560 girls in the U.S. have been named Madonna. Its highest rank for girls was #534 in 1933. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Madonna
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Madonna FAQ
What does the name Madonna mean?
Madonna traces back to a root meaning "my". A female given name from Italian. From Italian madonna, from Old Italian ma (“my”) + donna (“lady”). The given name is derived from the English term, not used as a given name in Italy. Doublet of madam.
What is the origin of the name Madonna?
Madonna is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Madonna?
Since 1880, 9,560 girls in the U.S. have been named Madonna. Its highest rank for girls was #534 in 1933. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Madonna a boy or girl name?
Madonna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,560 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.