Madonna
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Madonna is an Italian name meaning “my lady”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Madonna
Madonna is a name of Italian origin that serves as a title of respect, meaning 'my lady'. The term is derived from the words *ma* and *donna*, which directly translate to 'my' and 'lady' respectively. It is deeply embedded in Christian tradition as an honorific for Mary, the mother of Jesus, reflecting the veneration of the figure in Catholic iconography and theology. The transition of this title into a personal given name highlights the cultural practice of using honorifics derived from religious figures as identifiers for women.
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Gender Usage of the Name Madonna
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Madonna is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Madonna
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
Madonna is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 4.27M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 699K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 593K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.88M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Madonna ranked #9,426 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Madonna shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #234 in 1967. Its lowest recorded position was #13,986 in 2007. Over the last 11 years (2014–2025) the name rose 1330 places (from #10,756 to #9,426).
Name StyleMethodology
Madonna is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 1986, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 4.5x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Madonna
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Madonna features three syllables with a secondary syllable stress, establishing a Glamorous & Luxury and Mystical & Ancient aura. It is inextricably linked to the iconic singer Madonna as well as religious iconography of the Virgin Mary. The balanced structure gives the name a commanding and significant presence.
Middle Names For Madonna
Middle names used with MadonnaMethodology
Madonna is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Madonna Marie · Madonna Ann · Madonna Kay · Madonna Lynn · Madonna CarolView all 77 girl middle names.
- Total 98 middle names used with Madonna
- 4 boy middle names used with Madonna
- 16 unisex middle names used with Madonna
Middle name suggestions for MadonnaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Madonna is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Madonna Moore · Madonna Mills · Madonna Marsh · Madonna Marks · Madonna Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Madonna
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Madonna also appears as the common name of Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum L.) in the Liliaceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Madonna. Browse all matching record with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Madonna
Sound Like Madonna Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Madina · Medina · Maudine · View all 30 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Madonna 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: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Madonna”
Dictionary Meaning of "Madonna"Methodology
Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, especially in Catholic contexts
A female given name from Italian
Examples
- We feel bound to add, however, that it is not very likely, in the usual chances of events, that such names as Alaric Attila Watts should have met in matrimony with those of Zillah Madonna Wiffen; and an unkind world may suggest a mystification somewhere.
- But celebrities actually have a weak effect on baby names. As of 2000, the pop star Madonna had sold 130 million records worldwide but hadn't generated even the ten copycat namings―in California, no less―required to make the master index of four thousand names from which the sprawling list of girls' names on page 227 was drawn.
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Madonna has 8 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as Mary, mother of Jesus — see also Mary, Our Lady Note: This is only for direct translations of "Madonna." Titles that literally mean or other titles in the language in question should be listed at those entries., etc..
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How to Spell Madonna in ASL
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