Dona
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
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.
Dona is also given to boys.
Pronounced DOH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Dona ranked #15531 for girls in US births in 2025 and #6622 for boys in US births in 1982 SSA, peaked at #302 for girls in 1933 and #1655 for boys in 1910.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 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. SpeirGirl
American model and actress
Dona in pop culture
- DonaGirl
a minor character in the game "Final Fantasy X"
- Dona St. ColumbGirl
heroine of Daphne Du Maurier's novel Frenchman's Creek