Dokia is of Greek origin and means 'giving light'. It is derived from the Greek word 'dokeo', which means 'to seem' or 'to appear'. This name was popular among early Christians, symbolizing enlightenment and clarity.
The name Docia experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over time, with a total of 1109 births recorded between 1880 and 1980. The years with the highest numbers of births were 1884 (24 births) and 1921 (28 births). Conversely, the years with the lowest numbers of births were 1944 (5 births), 1952 (6 births), and 1965 (5 births). The name's popularity peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but declined thereafter.