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Donica

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How to Pronounce Donica

Pronounced DON-ih-kuh /ˈdɒnɪkə/Medium

Meaning: Donica reads as a spelling of Danica, a Slavic name meaning 'morning star', or of the Italian Domenica, 'of the Lord' (the Sunday name). Some families also built it on Donna. The morning-star sense of Danica is the most common thread.Low

In 30 seconds: Donica echoes Danica, 'morning star', and Domenica, 'of the Lord'. It rose late, peaked around 1977, and stayed uncommon (said DON-ih-kuh).
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Origin LowSlavic, Latin
MeaningDonica reads as a spelling of Danica, a Slavic name meaning 'morning star', or of the Italian Domenica, 'of the Lord' (the Sunday name). Some families also built it on Donna. The morning-star sense of Danica is the most common thread.
U.S. rank (2012)#17598 ↘ Falling
2012 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 802

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419522012

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

Donica sits between Danica, the Slavic 'morning star', and the Italian Domenica, 'of the Lord', with a further nudge from Donna. The blend gives it a soft, Latinate sound while its likeliest meaning is the bright morning star.

It stayed uncommon, only a few dozen girls a year at its high around 1977, with a thin tail into the 2010s. It travels beside Danica, Monica and Donna.

Did you know? Through Danica, Donica carries the meaning 'morning star' — the Slavic name for the planet Venus shining at dawn.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Donica — Danica 'morning star' / Domenica 'of the Lord'; Donna echo

Variations

DanicaDomenicaDonnica

Nicknames

DonNica

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If you like Donica…

Danica— the 'morning star' name Donica mirrors
Monica— a like -nica three-beat name
Veronica— shares the flowing -nica sound
Donna— a Don- root name of the same era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Donica mean?

It reads as a form of Danica, 'morning star', or Domenica, 'of the Lord'.

How do you pronounce Donica?

It's said DON-ih-kuh /ˈdɒnɪkə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Donica a boy or girl name?

Donica is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Donica?

Donica has always been an uncommon name in the U.S.

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