Holding steady.
Popularity of Donika since 1971
Babies named Donika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 116 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donika is a distinctive Albanian name that first entered U.S. records in 1971. Its peak year of usage was 1992, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since then, with very few annual births. Donika is predominantly given to girls and is rarely heard outside Albanian communities. Its unfamiliarity in the broader American context gives it a unique and culturally rich appeal.
Donika is a feminine Albanian name, possibly a diminutive of Donjeta or derived from Albanian 'don' meaning 'gift' or 'master'. It is also considered a variant of Donika, a Slavic name meaning 'little lady' or 'mistress'. The name has been used in the Balkans, particularly in Albania and Kosovo, since the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Doni, Nika
Variants: Donjeta, Donika
Sibling names for Donika
Names that share Donika's style, for a brother or sister.
