Donna vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

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Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Donna Rank #1,937

Dana Rank #4,273

Donna is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Donna or Dana more popular?

Donna is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Donna and Dana mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Donna and Dana boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Dana is primarily a boy name.