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Domitila

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Pronounced doh-mee-TEE-luh /ˌdoʊ.miˈtiː.lə/Medium

Meaning: Domitila is the Spanish form of the Latin Domitilla, a feminine diminutive of the Roman family name Domitius, from domitus, 'tamed, subdued.' Saint Flavia Domitilla, a Roman noblewoman of the first century, gave the name early Christian standing, and it endures as a traditional Spanish and Portuguese name.Low

In 30 seconds: Domitila is the Spanish form of Latin Domitilla, from Domitius, 'tamed.' It was rare among American girls, peaking in the early twentieth century.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningDomitila is the Spanish form of the Latin Domitilla, a feminine diminutive of the Roman family name Domitius, from domitus, 'tamed, subdued.' Saint Flavia Domitilla, a Roman noblewoman of the first century, gave the name early Christian standing, and it endures as a traditional Spanish and Portuguese name.
U.S. rank (2002)#16157 ↘ Falling
2002 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918882002

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

Domitila is the Spanish descendant of the Latin Domitilla, a diminutive of the Roman name Domitius, from domitus, 'tamed, subdued.' Its Christian history runs through Saint Flavia Domitilla, a first-century Roman noblewoman for whom the ancient catacombs of Domitilla are named. In the United States it appears mainly among Spanish-heritage families and stayed rare.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year around its peak near 1919, chiefly within Spanish-speaking communities.

Did you know? Saint Flavia Domitilla, an early Roman Christian, anchors the name; the Roman catacombs of Domitilla are named for her, and the name lives on in Spanish-speaking families.
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Domitila — Spanish form of Latin Domitilla < Domitius (domitus 'tamed'); St Flavia Domitilla

Variations

DomitillaDomitiliaDomicila

Nicknames

DomiTilaTili

Famous Bearers

  • ★Saint Flavia Domitilla (1st century AD)
    Roman noblewoman and early Christian for whom the catacombs of Domitilla are named

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Domitila mean?

It is the Spanish form of the Latin Domitilla, a diminutive of Domitius, from domitus, 'tamed.'

How do you pronounce Domitila?

It is said doh-mee-TEE-luh /ˌdoʊ.miˈtiː.lə/, four syllables with the stress on the third.

Is Domitila a boy or girl name?

Domitila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Domitila?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year around its early-century peak.

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