Girl · #9,324 in 2026

Dominica

Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island.

Current Rank
#9,324
Peak Rank
#1,246 (1979)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-40%
1909
First Year
2026
Last Year
1979
Peak Year
#1246
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
111
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dominica

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island.

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Etymology
The Kalinago called the island Wai‘tu kubuli , which means "Tall is her body", likely referring to the island personified as a goddess (comparable to Gaia ). Christopher Columbus , sailing for Spain , named the island Dominica, an abbreviation of the Latin dies Dominica (meaning "day of the Lord", that is, Sunday), because he first sighted the landmass on a Sunday in November 1493. In keeping with the Spanish pronunciation of its name, Dominica's name is pronounced with emphasis on the second i . The similar names and the identical demonym with the Dominican Republic have caused some in Domini
Origin & history
Main article: History of Dominica

The Story of Dominica

Dominica first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1909, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 56 Dominicas were born — ranking #1,874 that year. As of 2026, Dominica ranks #9,324 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-40%). In total, more than 2K Dominicas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Dominica

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Phyllis Shand Allfrey , writer, newspaper editor, activist, and politician
  • Chelsea Connor , biologist, activist and birdwatcher
  • Exile One , musicians
  • Jerelle Joseph , scientist and academic
  • Thea LaFond , athlete
  • Chris Lloyd , athlete
  • Jean Rhys , writer
  • Jérôme Romain , athlete

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Names that sound like Dominica

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dominica

What does the name Dominica mean?
Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island.
How popular is Dominica in 2026?
In 2026, Dominica ranks #9,324 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Dominica most popular?
Dominica reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #1,246 that year with 56 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dominica most popular?
Dominica has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dominica.
Is Dominica a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dominica is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dominica?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dominica include Liddie, Columbia, Kelani. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dominica

Dominica is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Dominica's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #1,246. Use the chart and map above to compare Dominica'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.