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Dominika

Girl name · 36 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Dominika: 36 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2008.

Dominika is the Slavic and Eastern European feminine form of Dominic, which ultimately derives from the Latin *Dominicus*, meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord," a name given to children born on a Sunday in honour of the Sabbath, the Lord's day. Notable bearers include the Polish former First Lady and lawyer Dominika Kulczyk, and the Slovak-born, English actress Dominika Pieczyńska, known for her stage and screen work. The name has a powerful connection to places via the island nation of Dominica in the Caribbean, whose name also stems from *Dies Dominica* (the Lord's Day). A further note: Dominika, along with its variant Dominique, has gained a sophisticated, international feel across Europe, particularly in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, where it remains a consistently popular and elegant choice.

Girl 10 of 52 years

Peak year
20086 babies
Latest (2022)
#7603 babies
Total births
36since 2006
5-year trend
▼ 20%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2008 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).