Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Doni

Doni

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOH-nee /ˈdoʊ.ni/Low

Meaning: Doni is a short name read several ways: a Hebrew name/word sense 'my lord' (from adon), or a short form of names like Adonijah, Donald or Donovan. Routes are uncertain here, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly two-beat name: Doni reads as Hebrew 'my lord' or short for Donald (said 'DOH-nee'). Routes noted.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningDoni is a short name read several ways: a Hebrew name/word sense 'my lord' (from adon), or a short form of names like Adonijah, Donald or Donovan. Routes are uncertain here, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12753 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319612024

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

Doni is a short, friendly name with several routes: a Hebrew sense 'my lord' (from adon), or a short form of Adonijah, Donald or Donovan. Which applies here is uncertain, so we note both (said 'DOH-nee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and warm.

Did you know? Doni serves as a short form of Adonijah, Donald or Donovan, and as a Hebrew name tied to adon ('lord') — a compact, warm name whose route here is uncertain, which we note (said 'DOH-nee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Doni — Hebrew 'my lord' / short for Donald; routes noted

Variations

DonnyDonnieDoniel

Nicknames

DonDonny

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Doni…

Donny— a like short Don- name
Doniel— a close Hebrew Doni- cousin
Donovan— a name Doni can shorten
Dov— a like short Hebrew boys' name

Explore names like Doni

By themeuncertainhebrewshortwarm

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Doni mean?

Doni reads as a Hebrew name 'my lord' (from adon) or a short form of Adonijah/Donald/Donovan. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Doni?

It's said DOH-nee /ˈdoʊ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Doni a boy or girl name?

Doni is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Doni?

Doni is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia