Donna

Meaning of Donna

This name comes from an Italian word meaning 'lady' or 'woman.' It's often used as a respectful title.

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Popularity of Donna

After ranking as high as #661 in 2000, Donna has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Donna

• Donna Summer
  Legendary 'Queen of Disco' singer
• Donna Karan
  Renowned American fashion designer
• Donna Reed
  Oscar-winning actress, 'It's a Wonderful Life'
• Donna Brazile
  Prominent political strategist and commentator
• Donna Tartt
  Pulitzer Prize-winning author

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Questions about the name Donna

What does the name Donna mean?

Donna means this name comes from an italian word meaning 'lady' or 'woman.' it's often used as a respectful title, and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Donna a boy's or a girl's name?

Donna is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Donna?

Donna did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Donna most popular?

Donna peaked at #661 in 2000.