Donna vs Zella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

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Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

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Donna Rank #1,937

Zella Rank #1,848

Zella is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #1937 for Donna.

Is Donna or Zella more popular?

Zella is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Donna and Zella mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donna and Zella boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Zella is primarily a girl name.