Name meaning & stats
Dona
Dona means “lady” (Italian origin). 11,111 US babies since 1940, peak 1954. Notable Donas are 2.0× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“lady”
ItalianSpelling of Donna
In US birth records
Peak year: 1954
11,111 US babies were named Dona between 1940 and 2025.
Where Donas end up
Not enough notable Donas yet, so this uses the spelling family: Donna.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 2.0× | High · 51 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 29 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | High · 28 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Medium · 22 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, the Donna family show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
1 in 66 Donnas spell it Dona
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1954)