Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Dondra

Name: Popularity of the name Dondra in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dondra, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Dondra is a settlement on the extreme southernmost tip of Sri Lanka, in the Indian Ocean near Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The Dondra Head Lighthouse, ruins of several Hindu shrines of Tenavaram and a Vihara are located in the vicinity.

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#2,646 (1970)

Total Babies

489

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1943

First Year

1996

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#2646

Peak Rank

489

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dondra

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

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Etymology

King Nissankamalla's (1187-1196 A.D.) Dambulla Vihara rock inscription is considered the oldest document that mentions the name Devi-nuwara which means the "City of Gods". The Pali form of the name, Deva-nagara appears for the first time in the Mahavamsa with reference to the reign of King Vijayabahu I (1058-1114 A.D.). The name Dondra is the anglicized form of the Sinhalese name Devi-nuwara or Devundara. {{cite web |url=http://www.map.statistics.gov.lk/apps/wb/index.html |title=Sri Lanka Census Map |date=2012 |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=statistics.gov.lk |publisher=Department of Census a

Origin & history

Historically known as Devinuwara temple port town or Devinuwara temple town, Dondra was until the late 16th century a historic temple port town complex. A multi-religious site, its primary deity was the Buddhist god Upulvan and at its zenith was one of the most celebrated religious sites of the island, containing a thousand statues of the various sects of Hinduism and Buddhism. Dating from the period of Dappula I , it was maintained primarily by Sinhalese kings and merchant guilds at the port town during its time as a popular pilgrimage destination and famed emporium , having extensive contact

The Story of Dondra

Dondra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1943, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 27 Dondras were born — ranking #2,646 that year. As of 2026, Dondra ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 489 Dondras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dondra

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

Deandra
Dandruf
Dendra
Tendre
Donder
Dendro
Donders
Tundra
Tandra
Tendra
Dandruff
Dander

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dondra

What does the name Dondra mean?

How popular is Dondra in 2026?

In 2026, Dondra ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dondra most popular?

Dondra reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #2,646 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dondra most popular?

Dondra has historically been most popular in Georgia, Illinois, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dondra.

Is Dondra a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dondra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Dondra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dondra include Peaches, Le, Monya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dondra

Dondra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 489 births in the dataset. Dondra's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #2,646. Use the chart and map above to compare Dondra'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 .

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