Dona
About Dona
Dona is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Spanish, it's a title of respect (similar to 'lady' or 'madam') derived from the Latin 'domina' meaning 'lady of the house.' It's also a variation of Donna, which comes directly from the Italian word for 'woman' and was popularized in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. In Portuguese contexts, Dona similarly functions as an honorific title. The name has a simple elegance and cross-cultural appeal, though its usage has declined since its peak in the 1950s-60s. Dona offers a slight variation on the more common Donna, giving it a distinctive yet familiar quality that works well internationally.
Pronounced DOH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Dona ranked #15531 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #302 in 1933.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
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| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
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| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Dona on lists
Famous Donas
- Dona L. Speir
American model and actress
Dona in pop culture
- Dona
a minor character in the game "Final Fantasy X"
- Dona St. Columb
heroine of Daphne Du Maurier's novel Frenchman's Creek