Dona

Dona 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 6 girls in the United States.

Dona at a glance

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

About the name Dona

Dona 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, Dona first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #302 in 1933, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 18,852 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dona in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#302 in 1933
Peak year
1954
Babies named Dona in 2024
6
Total since 1880
18,852

Dona in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2802 in 2004
Babies named Dona in 2020
4
Total since 1996
45

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dona mean?

The meaning of Dona 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 Dona a boy or girl name?

Dona is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dona?

Dona comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dona?

Dona first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #302 in 1933, and 6 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].