Dominga
Dominga is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Belonging to the Lord; born on Sunday.
Origin and history
Dominga is a traditional Spanish female name derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'born on Sunday'. It has a long history of use in Spanish-speaking regions and has maintained a steady, modest presence in the United States over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,034 babies in the United States have been named Dominga since 1880. It ranks #2776 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1942.
States where it is most popular
- TX (93 %)
- CA (4 %)
- NM (1.1 %)
- AL (0.85 %)
- HI (0.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 418 |
| 1920-1930 | 780 |
| 1930-1940 | 693 |
| 1940-1950 | 638 |
| 1950-1960 | 394 |
| 1960-1970 | 194 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 135 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 115 |
| 2010-2019 | 125 |
| 2020-2029 | 159 |
Famous people named Dominga
- Dominga Velasco: Supercentenarian
Nicknames
Domi, Minga
Fun facts
- The name directly relates to 'Domingo', the Spanish word for Sunday, traditionally given to children born on that day.
- It shares the same etymological root as the masculine name Dominic and the island nation of Dominica.