Donna

Donna is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “woman.” In 2024 it was given to 102 girls in the United States.

Donna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“woman”
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒnə/

About the name Donna

Donna belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “woman” — 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, Donna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5 in 1959, and in 2024 102 babies received the name — 831,536 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Donna in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#5 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Babies named Donna in 2024
102
Total since 1880
831,536

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Donna mean?

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

Is Donna a boy or girl name?

Donna is a girl name. In 2024, 102 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Donna?

Donna comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Donna?

Donna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #5 in 1959, and 102 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Donna?

Donna is pronounced /ˈdɒnə/ (IPA).

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