Donita
Donita is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Little lady or little gift.
Origin and history
Donita is a feminine name of Spanish and Italian origin, formed as a diminutive of Donna or Dona, meaning 'lady' or 'gift'. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become rare. Today, it offers a vintage, melodic alternative to names like Donna or Anita.
Popularity in the United States
5,189 babies in the United States have been named Donita since 1880. It ranks #2398 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (12.8 %)
- IN (11.6 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- KS (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 95 |
| 1930-1940 | 249 |
| 1940-1950 | 530 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,563 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,321 |
| 1970-1980 | 827 |
| 1980-1990 | 421 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 25 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Donita
- Donita Sparks: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Donnie, Nita, Donna
Fun facts
- Donita was created as an affectionate diminutive by adding the Spanish suffix '-ita' to Dona or Donna.
- The name saw its peak U.S. usage between the 1930s and 1960s, reflecting a trend of '-ita' ending names.