Gender: Female
Origin: Italian/Latin
Meaning: Lady, Mistress of the House, World Ruler
Pronunciation: DAH-nuh, /ˈdɑnə/, D AA N AH
Popularity Rank: #914
Derived from the Italian word for 'lady' or 'woman'. It also has Latin origins meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'. Donna is a classic name that conveys sophistication and elegance.
The name Donna is of Italian/Latin origin and means Lady, Mistress of the House, World Ruler. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Donna is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DAH-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɑnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AA N AH
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Donna is recorded 69,191 times globally, ranking it as the 914th most common name worldwide.
Donna is most prevalent in United States of America, with 33,947 occurrences, making it the 148th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Donna is found among 1 in every 28 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #148 | 1 : 53 |
| United Kingdom | #113 | 1 : 28 |
| Canada | #134 | 1 : 107 |
| Italy | #1,269 | 1 : 631 |
| Ireland | #197 | 1 : 59 |
| Netherlands | #1,038 | 1 : 501 |
| Egypt | #4,010 | 1 : 3,169 |
| South Africa | #2,530 | 1 : 3,270 |
| Jamaica | #63 | 1 : 136 |
| Hong Kong | #590 | 1 : 715 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Donna from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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