Donika is of Albanian origin, derived from the male name Donik, which means 'from Donja, a region in Kosovo'. It gained prominence during the 20th century and has since become quite popular in Albania and among the Albanian diaspora. The name is also used in other Slavic countries like Bulgaria and North Macedonia.
The name Donika experienced significant variation in popularity over the years, with a notable peak of 34 births in 1992. However, it's important to note that there are no recorded births for the year 2010.