Donya

Donya is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “world.” In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Donya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“world”

About the name Donya

Donya belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “world” — 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, Donya first appears in Social Security records in 1934. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1158 in 1970, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 2,328 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Donya in US records

First recorded (US)
1934
Best US rank
#1158 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Babies named Donya in 2024
8
Total since 1880
2,328

Donya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1722 in 2003
Babies named Donya in 2025
6
Total since 1996
153

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Donya mean?

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

Is Donya a boy or girl name?

Donya is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Donya?

Donya comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Donya?

Donya first appears in US records in 1934. Its best-ever ranking was #1158 in 1970, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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