Donna vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

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Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Donna Rank #1,937

Dana Rank #1,076

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 vs #1937 for Donna.

Is Donna or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Donna and Dana mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donna and Dana boy or girl names?

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