Destiny

Girl's name

Destiny is of Latin origin, derived from the word "destinare," meaning "to determine." It conveys the idea of fate or predetermined future.

Meaning Fate
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 638 Falling
Peak year 2000

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Destiny's Child - R&B girl group
  • Destiny Frasqueri - Musician known as Princess Nokia
  • Destiny Rogers - Singer-songwriter
  • Destiny Jones - Entrepreneur and daughter of Nas
  • Destiny Odom - Daughter of Lamar Odom
  • Destiny Chukunyere - Maltese singer
  • Destiny Etiko - Nigerian actress
  • Destiny Velez - Miss Puerto Rico
  • Destiny Whitaker - Basketball player

Sisters for Destiny

Girl names closely related to Destiny

Aaliyah Aliyah Melody Alyssa Ariana Jade Jasmine Stephanie

Brothers for Destiny

Boy names closely related to Destiny

Alex Eric Jonathan Isaiah Aaron Elias Adrian Ares

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Destiny

Destany Desteny Destinee Destiney Destini Destinie Karma

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