Donatella

Donatella is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “gift.” In 2024 it was given to 16 girls in the United States.

Donatella at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“gift”

About the name Donatella

Donatella belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “gift” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Donatella first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5051 in 2020, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 356 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Donatella in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#5051 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Donatella in 2024
16
Total since 1880
356

Donatella in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3985 in 2018
Babies named Donatella in 2024
3
Total since 1996
28

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Donatella mean?

Donatella means “gift” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Donatella a boy or girl name?

Donatella is a girl name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Donatella?

Donatella comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Donatella?

Donatella first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #5051 in 2020, and 16 babies were given the name in 2024.

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