2,173births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
1970Peak · United States
#14942United States 2025
Donella is a girl name family recorded 2,173 times in 2 countries since 1910. It ranks highest today in the United States (#14942 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1970, at 1.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Donella
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donella | English | 1,823 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 1970 | new |
| Donella | English | 6 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 2003 | – |
| Donnella | English | 344 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1972 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Donella ↔ Donnella — spelling variant
Questions about Donella
How popular is the name Donella?
In 2025 it ranked #14942 in the United States. Official registers record 2,173 births across 2 countries.
What is Donella in other languages?
Donnella (English).
When was Donella most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1970, at 1.9 births per 100,000.
Is Donella a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Donella is a girl name.