UK boy's name
Doni
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "gift".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Doni is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Doni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Doni is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Doni. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Doni ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Doni.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Doni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Doni mean?
The name Doni finds its origins in the Albanian language. It is a diminutive form of the given name Donata, which is the feminine form of the Latin name Donatus, meaning "given" or "granted." The name Donata has been in use since ancient Roman times.
In Albanian culture, the name Doni is commonly given to baby girls. It is a popular name in Albania, Kosovo, and areas with significant Albanian populations. The name is also found in other Balkan regions and among various diaspora communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doni is found in a 14th-century Albanian manuscript, where it was used as a diminutive form of Donata. This suggests that the name has been in use among Albanians for several centuries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Doni. One of the most famous is Doni Tadic, a Serbian-born Australian soccer player who played for various clubs in Australia and abroad between 1997 and 2017.
Another notable Doni is Doni Zaholi, an Albanian singer and songwriter who has released several successful albums since the early 2000s. She is considered one of the most popular contemporary Albanian artists.
In the realm of literature, Doni Dada is a renowned Albanian author and poet. Born in 1939, she has written numerous works that explore themes of love, identity, and the human experience.
Doni Martos, born in 1950, is a prominent Albanian painter and sculptor. Her works have been exhibited in galleries across Europe and are celebrated for their vibrant colors and bold styles.
Doni Qera, born in 1986, is an Albanian professional basketball player who has represented the Albanian national team and played for various clubs in Europe and Asia.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Doni, a name with roots in Albanian language and culture, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Doni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Doni 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Doni
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Doni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Doni in the UK right now?
In 2008, Doni was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Doni most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Doni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Doni?
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "gift".
How many people are called Doni in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Doni 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.