Donya
Meaningworld · Persian
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,154 in 1970
13 babies were named Donya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 84 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1934–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Donya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Donya, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonya first shows up in US birth records in 1934, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 91 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1970, when it ranked #1,154. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonya was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 53,476 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendDonya has climbed 84 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Persian, Donya means “world”.
About the name Donya
Donya is a girl name of Italian origin meaning “world”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-nya”. US birth records list Donya for girls from 1934 to 2025, in 77 of those 92 years. Its best year was 1970, when it ranked #1,154 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:Italian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.9 | 535,714 girls |
| 1940s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 girls |
| 1950s | 3.6 | 280,112 girls |
| 1960s | 26 | 38,715 girls |
| 1970s | 41 | 24,361 girls |
| 1980s | 16 | 62,972 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 63,898 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,865 girls |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 111,857 girls |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,582 girls |
Other spellings of Donya
More Italian girl names
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Donya
What does the name Donya mean?
Donya means “world” in Persian.
What is the origin of the name Donya?
Donya has Italian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Donya a boy or girl name?
Donya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Donya?
Donya ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1970 (#1,154).