girl's name
Donnella
duh-NEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 344
Donnella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1970, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Donnella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 82 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 7 |
How Popular Is Donnella?
In 2006, Donnella was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Donnella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donnella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donnella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donnella
- English duh-NEL-uh
Sibling Names for Donnella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donnella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donnella
How popular is the name Donnella?
In 2006, Donnella was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Donnella a girl's or a boy's name?
Donnella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donnella?
Donnella has 3 syllables.
When was Donnella most popular?
Donnella peaked in 1970, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.