Unisex · #14,580 in 2026

Doni

Current Rank
#14,580
Peak Rank
#2,028 (1957)
Total Babies
679
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,028 (679 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,605 (144 total)
👧As Girl Name
1946
First Year
2013
Last Year
1957
Peak Year
#2028
Peak Rank
679
Total Count
50
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1961
First Year
2024
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#2605
Peak Rank
144
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Doni

As a girl name

Doni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1946, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 29 Donis were born — ranking #2,028 that year. As of 2026, Doni ranks #14,580 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 679 Donis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Doni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1961, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 14 Donis were born — ranking #2,605 that year. As of 2026, Doni ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 144 Donis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Doni

Phonetically similar names — useful when Doni 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 Doni

What does the name Doni mean?
Doni is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1946. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Doni in 2026?
In 2026, Doni ranks #14,580 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Doni most popular?
Doni reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #2,028 that year with 29 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Doni most popular?
Doni has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Doni.
Is Doni a unisex name?
Yes — Doni is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 83% of Donis assigned female and 17% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Doni?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doni include Venie, Tekla, Eudell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Doni

Doni is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1946 and has accumulated 679 births in the dataset. Doni's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #2,028. Use the chart and map above to compare Doni'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.