Holding steady.
Popularity of Donica since 1952
Babies named Donica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 135 |
| 1970s | 236 |
| 1980s | 214 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donica is a rare and modern female name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1952. It experienced modest use during the 1970s, reaching its peak in 1974. The name has remained stable or declined in usage since then, and as of 2025 its 1-in-N rate is too low to calculate. Donica does not rank in any specific top states, indicating a scattered national presence. The name likely belongs to the category of invented or adapted names, possibly inspired by Donald or similar names with the popular -ica ending seen in Danica and Monica. Its appeal lies in its soft sound and feminine, unpretentious character.
Donica is a modern coinage, likely a diminutive or feminine variant of Donald (from Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, 'world ruler') or possibly an elaboration of the name Don. It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1952, and saw its peak usage in 1974. Its formation follows a pattern common for feminine names in English, adding the -ica suffix for a melodic quality.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Doni, Nica
Variants: Donika
Sibling names for Donica
Names that share Donica's style, for a brother or sister.
