Unisex · #12,323 in 2026

Donyae

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#3,735 (2004)
Total Babies
320
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,905 (233 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,735 (320 total)
👦As Boy Name
1990
First Year
2022
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#3735
Peak Rank
320
Total Count
28
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1990
First Year
2020
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#4905
Peak Rank
233
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Donyae

As a girl name

American parents first put Donyae on the record books as a girl name in 1990, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 24 Donyaes were born — ranking #4,905 that year. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 55% of all recorded Donyaes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2020 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 233 Donyaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Donyae as a boy name dates back to 1990, when 5 babies received it. 2004 was its biggest year on record, with 24 newborns named Donyae — #3,735 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Donyaes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2022 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 320 Donyaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Donyae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Donyae 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 Donyae

What does the name Donyae mean?
Donyae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Donyae in 2026?
In 2026, Donyae ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Donyae most popular?
Donyae reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #3,735 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Donyae most popular?
Donyae has historically been most popular in Maryland, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Donyae.
Is Donyae a unisex name?
Yes — Donyae is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 42% of Donyaes assigned female and 58% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Donyae?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Donyae include Kort, Damean, Exzavier. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Donyae

Donyae is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 320 births in the dataset. Donyae's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #3,735. Use the chart and map above to compare Donyae'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.