Entry № 0495 · Latin origin

Domitilla Domitilla — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ do-mee-TEEL-lah /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Meaning
"Of the household (Roman saint)"
Syllables
4
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient (Latin)

A name that means "of the household (roman saint)".

Domitilla is the Latin feminine diminutive of Domitius — meaning "little tame one" or "little one of the household." Saint Flavia Domitilla (1st c.) was a Roman noblewoman martyred for her Christian faith — niece of Emperors Titus and Domitian.

The Catacombs of Domitilla in Rome — Christian burial caves — were named after her.

Of the household. The Roman noblewoman-martyr.

Where Domitilla stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Domitilla · last year
87 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Domitillas before her.

Real people
Saint Flavia Domitilla
Roman noblewoman-martyr.
1st c.
In fiction
Domitilla
Common in Italian fiction.

Names connected to Domitilla.

The number behind Domitilla.

7

The Seeker

Domitilla reduces to seven — the number of Roman household.

Why families chose this name.

"Niece of Domitian. Nine letters. Domitilla."
Sofia · Mother of one · Rome