Domenica
Domenica is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Belonging to the Lord; born on Sunday.
Origin and history
Domenica is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the late Latin name Dominicus. It translates directly to 'belonging to the Lord' or 'born on Sunday' in Italian. Though historically rare in the United States, it maintains steady, classic usage derived from Italian heritage.
Popularity in the United States
3,503 babies in the United States have been named Domenica since 1880. It ranks #2995 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1966.
States where it is most popular
- NY (66.8 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- NJ (6.6 %)
- MA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 419 |
| 1920-1930 | 517 |
| 1930-1940 | 303 |
| 1940-1950 | 162 |
| 1950-1960 | 196 |
| 1960-1970 | 256 |
| 1970-1980 | 368 |
| 1980-1990 | 297 |
| 1990-2000 | 299 |
| 2000-2010 | 249 |
| 2010-2019 | 229 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Domenica
- Domenica Lawson: Public Figure
Nicknames
Dom, Nica, Mimi
Fun facts
- In Italian, 'domenica' is the word for Sunday, traditionally given to children born on the first day of the week.
- Domenica is the traditional feminine form of the masculine name Domenico.