Donetta is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name 'Dolapo', which means 'Meet us at home'. It is a unique and distinctive name that may not be as widely recognized, offering a touch of rarity for those who bear it.
The name Donetta appears to have been quite popular during the mid-20th century, with a significant number of babies being named Donetta between 1947 and 1953, peaking at 65 births in 1956. However, its popularity declined sharply afterwards, with fewer than 50 births per year from 1957 onwards. By the late 20th century and early 21st century, the name Donetta was barely used, with only a handful of babies being named Donetta each year from 1980 to 2002. In total, there were 1994 births with the name Donetta during the period covered by these statistics.