Dorota is of Polish origin, derived from the Slavic element 'doroti', meaning 'gift'. It is often considered a feminine form of 'Dorotyk', which means 'gift of God'. Dorota was quite popular in Poland during the 20th century but has since declined in usage. The name's popularity peaked in the mid-1970s when it reached its highest rank, the 3rd most common female name in Poland.
"Dorota was a popular name for newborn girls from the early 70s to late 90s, with peaks in popularity around 1972 and again in 1991. Overall, there were 49 girls named Dorota born over this period."