Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Dominika since 1983
Babies named Dominika per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dominika's real moment was 1997.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 181 |
| 2000s | 223 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Dominika is a feminine name of Latin origin that carries a strong religious meaning, tied to the word 'dominus' or 'lord'. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1983 and reached its peak popularity in 1997. Since 2007, its usage has been steadily declining. While it has never broken into the top 1000 names nationally, it has seen consistent use among families with Eastern European roots. The name is more common in countries like Poland and the Czech Republic, where it is a traditional choice. Its trajectory shows a sustained decrease over nearly two decades, making it a less common but still recognizable choice today. No top states reported significant concentration, indicating a broad but thin distribution across the country.
Dominika is a feminine form of the Latin name Dominicus, derived from 'dominus' meaning 'lord' or 'master'. The name has been used across Europe, particularly in Slavic countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, where it is a common given name. It gained popularity in the United States primarily among families of Eastern European descent.
“Dominika” around the world
Where Dominika lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Nika, Mika
Sibling names for Dominika
Names that share Dominika's style, for a brother or sister.
