Holding steady.
Popularity of Donja since 1961
Babies named Donja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donja is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961. It reached its peak usage in 1988, likely influenced by creative naming trends of the 1980s. Despite a stable but minimal presence, it has never entered the top 1000 names, and its 1-in-N frequency remains negligible. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it may be a feminine variant of Don or Donia. Donja's usage is predominantly female, and it has no recorded top states of popularity, suggesting scattered use across the country.
Donja appears to be a modern coinage, likely a feminine elaboration of the name Don or a variant of Donia. Its usage in the United States began in the 1960s, peaking in the late 1980s, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name may also draw from similar-sounding names or be a creative respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Donia
Sibling names for Donja
Names that share Donja's style, for a brother or sister.
