Donal

Donal is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,828 in the US, popular nicknames include Don, Doy, and Donie.

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Girl Name #62,828 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Donal is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Donal often also consider Gigette, Ranessa, Cantrell .

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Historical Record

Donal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.

Over 5 babies have been named Donal in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Donal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,828 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#62,828
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#62,828
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Don Doy Donie

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Donal is also used as a boy name, ranked #25985.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donal

Is Donal a boy or girl name?
Donal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #62828. As a boy name, it is ranked #25985. Donal is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Donal?
Donal is currently ranked #62828 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Donal?
Common nicknames for Donal include Don, Doy, and Donie.
Is Donal a common or rare name?
Donal is an uncommon name, ranked #62828 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Donal?
Donal pairs well with Gigette, Ranessa, Cantrell, Kersti in style and sound.

About the Name Donal

Donal is a girl name .

Is Donal a boy or girl name? Donal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,828 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,985. Donal is more commonly used as a boy name.

Donal is currently ranked #62,828 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Donal include Don, Doy, and Donie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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