Girl · #7,174 in 2026

Dawnella

Current Rank
#7,174
Peak Rank
#4,889 (1958)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1958
First Year
1975
Last Year
1958
Peak Year
#4889
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Dawnella

Dawnella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 7 Dawnellas were born — ranking #4,889 that year. As of 2026, Dawnella ranks #7,174 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Dawnellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dawnella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dawnella is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dawnella

What does the name Dawnella mean?
Dawnella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dawnella in 2026?
In 2026, Dawnella ranks #7,174 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Dawnella most popular?
Dawnella reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #4,889 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Dawnella a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dawnella is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dawnella?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dawnella include Reinette, Wray, Di. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dawnella

Dawnella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Dawnella's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #4,889. Use the chart and map above to compare Dawnella's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.