Dauna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDOW-nah / /ˈdaʊ.nə/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'a form of Donna'; Irish: 'little dark one'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dauna is often considered a variant of the name Donna, which has roots in Italian and means 'lady'. In Irish culture, names that reference color, such as 'dark', are common. The name has seen varying popularity in different regions, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Dauna has not been widely popular in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dawna
- Donna
International Variants
- Dona (Spanish)
- Donnah (Irish)
Famous people named Dauna
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Fictional characters named Dauna
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dauna was first seen in the United States in 1931. Dauna has ranked as high as #849 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Dauna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dauna
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |