Dona
Pronunciation: [ d-OHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dona first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 45 babies have been named Dona in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dona is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,387 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,387
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dona is also used as a girl name, ranked #39057.
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Old Norse origin
"river mouth, estuary"
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"advance, progress, forward movement"
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Old English origin
"lover of the moor, dweller of the fens"
#28,426 in US
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About the Name Dona
Dona is a boy name .
Is Dona a boy or girl name? Dona is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,387 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,057. Dona is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dona is currently ranked #28,387 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dona include Donovan, Donald, Donnie, Don, Donte . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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