Lady
Derived from the Italian word 'donna,' meaning lady or mistress of the house. It was originally used as a title of respect, similar to the English 'Lady' or the Spanish 'Doña.' It gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century but is now considered a vintage choice.
About 98 girls were named Donna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Queen of Disco and five-time Grammy winner
American fashion designer and creator of DKNY
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Goldfinch
Companion to the Tenth Doctor · Doctor Who
The formidable legal secretary and COO · Suits
Academy Award-winning actress and television star
Political strategist and former DNC chair
The free-spirited mother and hotel owner · Mamma Mia!
Former US Secretary of Health and Human Services
The same feel as Donna — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
