Is Dominga a boy's or girl's name?

Dominga is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 10 recorded births.

When was Dominga most popular?

Dominga reached its peak popularity in 1925 with 102 births that year. It is currently ranked #4482 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Dominga?

Dominga is currently ranked #4482 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 4,002 babies since 1894.

Dominga

An uncommon Spanish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysSpanishRising fast

#4482▲ 190in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a female given name

Dominga is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin Dominica, meaning 'born on Sunday' or 'of the Lord.' The name is the feminine form of Domingo and has roots in early Christian tradition where Sunday — the Lord's Day — was a significant day for naming.

Popular across Latin America and Spain, Dominga carries centuries of Catholic tradition alongside a strong, dignified sound.

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Popularity Over Time

Dominga climbed 2692 spots in the last 20 years — from #7174 to #4482.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dominga
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	127	#5205	▲
2010s	125	#10004	▲
2000s	115	#10001	▲
1990s	98	#8273	▼
1980s	135	#5623	▼
1970s	202	#3500	▲
1960s	194	#2979	▼
1950s	394	#1711	▼
1940s	638	#1016	—
1930s	693	#838	▼
1920s	780	#849	▲
1910s	418	#1082	▲
1900s	67	#1388	▲
1890s	16	#1587	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(124 years, 1894–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dominga
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	31	#4482	+2 (6.9%)
2023	29	#4672	+2 (7.4%)
2022	27	#4934	+8 (42.1%)
2021	19	#6234	-2 (-9.5%)
2020	21	#5704	-1 (-4.5%)
2019	22	#5655	+2 (10.0%)
2018	20	#6086	+5 (33.3%)
2017	15	#7554	+1 (7.1%)
2016	14	#8108	+3 (27.3%)
2015	11	#9661	+1 (10.0%)
2014	10	#10351	+3 (42.9%)
2013	7	#13560	-1 (-12.5%)
2012	8	#12543	-5 (-38.5%)
2011	13	#8765	+8 (160.0%)
2010	5	#17761	-11 (-68.8%)
2009	16	#7782	+3 (23.1%)
2008	13	#9112	+1 (8.3%)
2007	12	#9710	-5 (-29.4%)
2006	17	#7241	+8 (88.9%)
2005	9	#11161	-7 (-43.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Dominga as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Dominga has also been given to 10 boys in the U.S. since 1922.

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Current rank

Total births

1922

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Dominga be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Dominga is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #4482. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1894–2024) · Methodology