UK girl's name
Domini
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "belonging to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Domini is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Domini popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Domini is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Domini. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Domini ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Domini.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Domini as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3795
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Domini mean?
The name Domini finds its roots in Latin, originating from the word "dominus," which translates to "lord" or "master." This name has a strong association with Christianity and the Catholic Church, where it is often used as a reference to God or Jesus Christ, the "Lord" or "Master" of the faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Domini can be found in the Bible, specifically in the Lord's Prayer, where the phrase "Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in cælo et in terra" translates to "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." This prayer, also known as the "Pater Noster," has been a central part of Christian liturgy and worship for centuries.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Domini was used by various religious figures and saints. One notable example is Domini Calderini, an Italian humanist and scholar who lived from 1446 to 1478. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his work on the texts of ancient Roman authors.
Another historical figure who bore the name Domini was Domini de Courtenay, a 13th-century nobleman and Latin Emperor of Constantinople. He reigned from 1216 to 1219 during the period of the Latin Empire, established after the Fourth Crusade.
During the Renaissance, the name Domini was associated with several influential artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Domini Ghirlandaio, an Italian Renaissance painter who lived from 1449 to 1494. He is best known for his fresco cycles in the Sistine Chapel and the Church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence.
In more recent times, the name Domini has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions. Domini Castellano, an American author and professor of Italian literature, was born in 1939 and is known for her contributions to the study of Italian culture and language.
It's important to note that while the name Domini has historical and religious significance, its usage as a given name may vary across different cultures and regions. However, its Latin origins and association with concepts of lordship and mastery have endured throughout history, lending a sense of gravitas and reverence to those who bear this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Domini by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Domini was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Domini: questions and answers
How popular is the name Domini in the UK right now?
In 1996, Domini was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Domini most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Domini in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Domini?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "belonging to God".
How many people are called Domini in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Domini across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.