Donata is an Italian female given name derived from the Latin word 'donatus', which means 'gift'. It was quite popular among the nobility during the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and Spain.
The name Donata appears to have had varying popularity over the course of the century. The peak years for this name seem to be 1956 with 19 births and 1962 with 17 births. However, there are also several years where no babies were named Donata.