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Dominika

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Pronounced doh-mee-NEE-kuh /ˌdɒ.mɪˈniː.kɑː/Medium

Meaning: The Slavic (Polish, Czech, Slovak) form of Dominica, from the Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God' — the feminine of Dominic. A heritage saint's name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Slavic classic: Dominika means 'of the Lord' (said 'doh-mee-NEE-kuh'). Elegant, faithful, and full of heritage.
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Origin MediumLatin, Slavic
MeaningThe Slavic (Polish, Czech, Slovak) form of Dominica, from the Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God' — the feminine of Dominic. A heritage saint's name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11327 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619832024

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

Dominika is the Polish, Czech and Slovak form of Dominica, from Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God.' It shares roots with Dominic and the word for Sunday, and reads as a graceful heritage name (said 'doh-mee-NEE-kuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Slavic families. Elegant, classic, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Dominika is the Slavic form of Dominica, from the Latin for 'of the Lord' — the feminine of Dominic, long tied to Sunday, the Lord's day (said 'doh-mee-NEE-kuh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Dominika — Slavic form of Latin Dominica, 'of the Lord'

Variations

DominicaDomenicaDominga

Nicknames

NikaDomi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dominika mean?

Dominika is the Slavic form of Dominica, from Latin 'of the Lord; belonging to God' — the feminine of Dominic.

How do you pronounce Dominika?

It's said doh-mee-NEE-kuh /ˌdɒ.mɪˈniː.kɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Dominika a boy or girl name?

Dominika is used as a girl's name; the masculine form is Dominik.

How popular is Dominika?

Dominika is rare in the U.S. and more familiar in Central Europe.

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