Domenica
- Meaning
- Of the Lord; also Sunday in Italian
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What does Domenica mean?
Domenica means “Of the Lord; also Sunday in Italian”.
Domenica is the Italian feminine form of Domenico, from Latin Dominicus, meaning of the Lord. It also matches the Italian word for Sunday, which comes from the idea of the Lord’s day. The religious name and the weekday therefore share a linguistic history rather than merely sounding alike by chance.
That connection gives Domenica more than one personal use: it may honor a family member, express a Christian tradition, or refer to a meaningful Sunday. A Sunday birth is a possible reason to choose it, but it is not a requirement for the name. Compared with the French Dominique or Latin-based Dominica, Domenica keeps a specifically Italian spelling and rhythm. Its full form carries the meaning without needing an added explanatory middle name.
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How popular is Domenica?
United States · 2025Explore how often Domenica is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #5,968 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Domenica
- 20 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 16.7% Fewer than 2024
Domenica over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #5,968 | 20 |
| 2024 | Girls | #5,342 | 24 |
| 2023 | Girls | #6,233 | 19 |
| 2022 | Girls | #4,700 | 29 |
| 2021 | Girls | #6,240 | 19 |
| 2020 | Girls | #5,203 | 24 |
| 2019 | Girls | #7,850 | 14 |
| 2018 | Girls | #5,354 | 24 |
| 2017 | Girls | #4,839 | 28 |
| 2016 | Girls | #5,846 | 22 |
| 2015 | Girls | #6,092 | 21 |
| 2014 | Girls | #6,521 | 19 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Domenica
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Dominique
Unisex- Meaning
- Belonging to the Lord
Listed as a related name to Domenica.
Olivia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Olive tree
Shares an origin with Domenica.
Mia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Drop of the sea
Shares an origin with Domenica.
Isabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares an origin with Domenica.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Domenica.
Ava
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Life; bird; water, island
Shares an origin with Domenica.
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