Dominga
Meaningof the Lord · Spanish
- US rank
- #4,352
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #727 in 1925
32 babies were named Dominga in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,315 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1894–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dominga you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dominga, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dominga would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDominga first shows up in US birth records in 1894, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 131 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1925, when it ranked #727. Today it's #4,352, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDominga is 3.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 181,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 50,251.
- TrendDominga has climbed 1,315 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,352. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDominga is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #716. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Dominga means “of the Lord”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Dominga
Dominga is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “of the Lord”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-nga”. US birth records list Dominga for girls from 1894 to 2025, in 125 of those 132 years. Its best year was 1925, when it ranked #727 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,352, with 32 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 | 89,021 girls |
| 1900s | 23 | 44,053 girls |
| 1910s | 48 | 20,986 girls |
| 1920s | 65 | 15,344 girls |
| 1930s | 65 | 15,427 girls |
| 1940s | 45 | 22,316 girls |
| 1950s | 21 | 48,146 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 95,057 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 76,746 girls |
| 1980s | 7.9 | 126,904 girls |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 182,815 girls |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 161,290 girls |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 138,889 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 61,100 girls |
More Latin girl names
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Questions about the name Dominga
What does the name Dominga mean?
Dominga means “of the Lord” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Dominga?
Dominga has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Dominga a boy or girl name?
Dominga is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dominga?
Dominga ranked #4,352 for US girls in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1925 (#727).