Dominica
Pronunciation: [ d-uhm-IHN-ihk-uh ]
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Dominica first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,801 babies have been named Dominica in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dominica is past its peak , currently ranked #12,386 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,386
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Dominica
Dominica is a girl name .
Dominica is currently ranked #12,386 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dominica include Dom, Domi, Domiy, Domiie, Domin, Dominy, Dominie, Ica, Icay, Icaie, Doy, and Doie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dominica include Dominique, Dominga . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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