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Domenica

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Pronounced doh-MEN-ee-kah /doʊˈmɛn.i.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian feminine of Dominic — from Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God' (also 'born on Sunday, the Lord's day')Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the Lord: Domenica is the Italian Dominica — 'belonging to God' (and 'born on Sunday'). Melodic, devout, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningItalian feminine of Dominic — from Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God' (also 'born on Sunday, the Lord's day')
U.S. rank (2025)#5968 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,503

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197918982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Domenica is the Italian feminine of Dominic — from Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God' (also 'born on Sunday', the Lord's day; domenica is the Italian word for Sunday). A melodic, devout, classic name across Italy; nickname Mena or Nica (said 'doh-MEN-ee-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, of-the-Lord at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Dominica means 'of the Lord; belonging to God' (Latin dominicus, also 'the Lord's day, Sunday') — Domenica is the melodic Italian form, devout and classic.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Domenica — etymology

Variations

DominicaDomenikaDomenica

Nicknames

NicaMena

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If you like Domenica…

Domenico— the masculine form
Veronica— another Latin name
Angelica— shares the -ca ending
Dariana— lands in the same popularity range
Lucca— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Domenica mean?

Domenica is the Italian Dominica — Latin 'of the Lord; belonging to God' (and 'born on Sunday').

How do you pronounce Domenica?

It's said doh-MEN-ee-kah /doʊˈmɛn.i.kɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Domenica a boy or girl name?

Domenica is a girl's name.

How popular is Domenica?

Domenica is a rare name in the U.S.

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