Donya
Donya is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
World, earth, or existence.
Origin and history
Donya is a given name derived from the Middle Eastern concept of 'world' or 'earthly life'. It is widely used across Iranian, Arabic, and Turkish cultural contexts. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with moderate, steady usage over time.
Popularity in the United States
2,341 babies in the United States have been named Donya since 1880. It ranks #3640 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2024.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.3 %)
- TX (19.6 %)
- GA (4.1 %)
- FL (3.7 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 455 |
| 1970-1980 | 640 |
| 1980-1990 | 272 |
| 1990-2000 | 281 |
| 2000-2010 | 362 |
| 2010-2019 | 156 |
| 2020-2029 | 77 |
Fun facts
- The word 'dunya' passed from Arabic into Persian, Turkish, Swahili, Urdu, and several other languages to mean 'world'.