Holding steady.
Popularity of Donnia since 1926
Babies named Donnia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 91 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 113 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donnia is a rare American feminine name first recorded in 1926, with its peak usage occurring in 1956. While it has never ranked among the top 1,000 U.S. names, it saw modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s. The name's trajectory has remained stable, and it continues to be used sparingly today. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely a feminine elaboration of Don or Donnie, or a variant of Donna, which enjoyed widespread use in the same era. Donnia's top states of usage are not concentrated, suggesting scattered but dedicated use across the country.
Donnia first appeared in U.S. records in the 1920s and saw modest use in the mid-20th century. It is likely a feminine elaboration of Don or Donnie, or a variant of Donna, which was popular in the 1950s and 1960s. No clear etymological root beyond that is established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Donnie, Nia
Sibling names for Donnia
Names that share Donnia's style, for a brother or sister.
