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Donya

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Donya: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1988.

Donya is a name with layered origins, most familiar to English speakers as a variant of the Persian and Arabic name Donya or Dunya, meaning "world" or "life" in the sense of the present, earthly existence. The name carries a philosophical resonance, often contrasted with the "hereafter" in Islamic thought. In addition to its Persian and Arabic roots, Donya can also be a shortened form of Irish names like Donnag, or a feminine variant of the Italian name Donato. It is not the same root as Donna, which is Italian for "lady," though the two are sometimes confused. Famous bearers include Donya Fiorentino, the American actress and former wife of David Carradine. The name has a modern, international feel yet remains uncommon in Scotland, where it is seldom given, making it a distinctive choice.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19884 babies
Latest (1988)
#5114 babies
Total births
4since 1988
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1988 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).