Donica
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Donica is a Latin name meaning “gift”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Donica
Donica is a surname of Slavic origin, frequently found in regions across the Balkans and Central Europe. It is derived from the diminutive form of the personal name Dona or Donata, which trace their roots back to the Latin 'donum', meaning gift. Historically, such names were often bestowed upon individuals to signify they were seen as a gift from a higher power. The surname structure evolved to indicate lineage or descent from an ancestor bearing the personal name Donica.
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Gender Usage of the Name Donica
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Donica is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Donica
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Donica is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 112M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 4.57M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 22.6M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Donica was last recorded at #11,650 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2008) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,586 in 1967. Its lowest recorded position was #11,650 in 2008. Over the last 24 years (1984–2008) the name fell -4311 places (from #7,339 to #11,650).
Characteristics of the Name Donica
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- D — Girl Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Donica exhibits a three-syllable structure with a trochaic-like initial stress. The name presents an Elegant & Timeless quality through its balanced phonetic flow. It lacks a widely recognized cultural association, allowing its rhythmic clarity to define its presence.
Middle Names For Donica
Middle names used with DonicaMethodology
Donica is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Donica Marie · Donica Ann · Donica Louise · Donica Sims · Donica MachelleView all 23 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for DonicaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Donica is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Donica Moore · Donica Mills · Donica Marsh · Donica Marks · Donica Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Donica
Sound Like Donica Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Danika · Danica · Tanika · View all 65 names
Spelled Like Donica Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Donia
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Dorothy · Donna · Deborah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Donica Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Donica”
Dictionary Meaning of "Donica"Methodology
a surname
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How to Spell Donica in ASL
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