Dontia
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dontia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 13 babies have been named Dontia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dontia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,362 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,362
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dontia
Dontia is a boy name .
Is Dontia a boy or girl name? Dontia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,362 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,806. Dontia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dontia is currently ranked #40,362 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dontia include Don, Dont, Donty, Dontie, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dontia include Donte, Dontae . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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