Dominica

Dominica is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 girls in the United States.

Dominica at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dominica

Dominica belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dominica first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1252 in 1916, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 2,332 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dominica in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#1252 in 1916
Peak year
1979
Babies named Dominica in 2024
9
Total since 1880
2,332

Dominica in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1571 in 1998
Babies named Dominica in 2024
5
Total since 1996
120

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dominica mean?

The meaning of Dominica is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dominica a boy or girl name?

Dominica is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dominica?

Dominica comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dominica?

Dominica first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #1252 in 1916, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].