Lady or woman
Donnae is a modern elaboration of the Italian name Donna, which literally translates to 'lady'. It likely emerged as a creative American variant, blending the classic root with a more contemporary suffix to create a unique, rhythmic sound.
Less common today
Donnae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,679 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).