Digna
Meaningworthy · Latin
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,276 in 1972
6 babies were named Digna in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,066 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1950–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Digna you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Digna, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Digna would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDigna first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1972, when it ranked #3,276. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDigna has slipped 1,066 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Digna means “worthy”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Digna
Digna is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “worthy”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-gna”. US birth records list Digna for girls from 1950 to 2025, in 56 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #3,276 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.8 | 568,182 girls |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 277,008 girls |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 174,520 girls |
| 1980s | 5.1 | 197,628 girls |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 142,857 girls |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 310,559 girls |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 877,193 girls |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 405,405 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Digna
What does the name Digna mean?
Digna means “worthy” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Digna?
Digna has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Digna a boy or girl name?
Digna is a girl name.
How popular is the name Digna?
Digna ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1972 (#3,276).