Girl · #15,404 in 2026

Donaji

Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Oaxaca, the most populous municipality in Oaxaca, and the fourth most densely populated municipality in Oaxaca, only being less densely populated than San Jacinto Amilpas, Santa Lucía del Camino, and Santa Cruz Amilpas.

Current Rank
#15,404
Peak Rank
#12,187 (2002)
Total Babies
18
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2002
First Year
2008
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#12187
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Donaji

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

Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Oaxaca, the most populous municipality in Oaxaca, and the fourth most densely populated municipality in Oaxaca, only being less densely populated than San Jacinto Amilpas, Santa Lucía del Camino, and Santa Cruz Amilpas.

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Origin & history
Monte Albán is regarded as the historical antecedent of the modern city of Oaxaca.

The Story of Donaji

Donaji first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 7 Donajis were born — ranking #12,187 that year. As of 2026, Donaji ranks #15,404 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Donajis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Donaji

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

  • Macedonio Alcalá , composer
  • Carlos María de Bustamante , statesman
  • Vinny Castilla , Major League Baseball player
  • Porfirio Díaz
  • Lila Downs , singer
  • Ricardo Flores Magón
  • Gerónimo Gil , Major League Baseball player
  • Susana Harp , singer

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Names that sound like Donaji

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

  • Donati
  • Donaghy
  • Donaghey
  • Dingy
  • Dungy
  • Dungey
  • Dungee
  • Damai
  • Tongi
  • Donahue
  • Donohue
  • Donoghue

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Donaji

What does the name Donaji mean?
Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Oaxaca, the most populous municipality in Oaxaca, and the fourth most densely populated municipality in Oaxaca, only being less densely populated than San Jacinto Amilpas, Santa Lucía del Camino, and Santa Cruz Amilpas.
How popular is Donaji in 2026?
In 2026, Donaji ranks #15,404 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Donaji most popular?
Donaji reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #12,187 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Donaji a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Donaji is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Donaji?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Donaji include Annesa, Joaquin, Jacqlynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Donaji

Donaji is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Donaji's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #12,187. Use the chart and map above to compare Donaji'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.