Donella
- Pronunciation
- [Do-ne-lla]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Dark - Haired Elfin Girl
- Origin
- Celtic
Donella Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,818 baby girls have been named Donella. The name peaked in 1952 with 51 US births that year (rank #1356).
Top States for Donella
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Donella births are: South Carolina (21), California (17), Ohio (13).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Donella
If you like Donella's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
7-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Donella's exact length and starting letter: Dabbous, Daedbot, Daelynn, Daganya, Dagomar.
Quick Facts About Donella
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Compare Donella to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Donella against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).