Dominica
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Belonging to the Lord; of the Lord
Origin: Latin Dominicus — from dominus (lord, master)
Popularity: Ranked #13659 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Dominic. Shares the meaning 'Belonging to the Lord; of the Lord.'
Similar names: dominic, dominick, dominico, domenic, domenica, dominik, dominika, dominiq
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Dominica? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Dominica, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dominica
What does the name Dominica mean?
Dominica means “Belonging to the Lord; of the Lord” from Latin Dominicus — from dominus (lord, master) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dominica?
Dominica has Latin Dominicus — from dominus (lord, master) origin. The traditional meaning is “Belonging to the Lord; of the Lord”.
How popular is Dominica?
Dominica ranked #13208 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Dominica most popular?
Dominica peaked in 1979 with 56 babies registered that year.
Is Dominica a boy or girl name?
Dominica is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Dominicas in registered births are female.
Is the name Dominica rising or falling in popularity?
Dominica has fallen 5230 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7978 in 2020 to #13208 in 2025.
How long has Dominica been recorded?
Dominica appears in birth records across 110 years — from 1909 through 2025.