Donya Unisex
Origin(s)
Persian; Arabic
Meaning
Persian: 'gift'; Arabic: 'the one who is gifted'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Donya has Persian roots, often associated with beauty and grace. In Persian literature, it is sometimes used to denote the world or life. The name is also found in Arabic-speaking cultures, where it carries a similar connotation of being a gift or blessing.
Trend Summary
The name Donya has seen limited popularity in the U.S., remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Dalia, Layla, Anya, Tania, Kaya, Zinnia
Variants
- Dunya
- Doniya
International Variants
- Dunya (Arabic)
- Doniya (Arabic)
Famous people named Donya
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Fictional characters named Donya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Donya was first seen in the United States in 1934. Donya has ranked as high as #1023 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Donya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Donya (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 46 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1964 | 34 |
| 1965 | 44 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 67 |
| 1968 | 63 |
| 1969 | 82 |
| 1970 | 100 |
| 1971 | 97 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1973 | 63 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 49 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 54 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 44 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 |