Dominica
Girl name · Gaelic · Irish · Latin
Meaningof the Lord · Latin
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,246 in 1916
6 babies were named Dominica in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,239 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dominica 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 Dominica, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dominica would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDominica first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1916, when it ranked #1,246. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDominica was 3.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendDominica has slipped 5,239 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, Dominica means “of the Lord”. Our records link it to Gaelic, Irish and Latin roots.
About the name Dominica
Dominica is a girl name of Gaelic, Irish and Latin origin meaning “of the Lord”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ica”. US birth records list Dominica for girls from 1909 to 2025, in 110 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1916, when it ranked #1,246 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 | 69,444 girls |
| 1910s | 20 | 49,456 girls |
| 1920s | 16 | 61,614 girls |
| 1930s | 11 | 93,985 girls |
| 1940s | 3.8 | 265,957 girls |
| 1950s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 93,897 girls |
| 1970s | 19 | 52,910 girls |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,095 girls |
| 1990s | 22 | 46,041 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 80,128 girls |
| 2010s | 8.8 | 114,286 girls |
| 2020s | 6.1 | 165,289 girls |
Other spellings of Dominica
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Lennon · descendant of Leannán
- Unisex name: Murphy · sea warrior
- Girl name: Fiona · white, fair
- Girl name: Mara · bitter
Questions about the name Dominica
What does the name Dominica mean?
Dominica means “of the Lord” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Dominica?
Dominica has Gaelic, Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Nora, Isla, Maeve.
Is Dominica a boy or girl name?
Dominica is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dominica?
Dominica ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1916 (#1,246).