US Popularity:8398
Origin:Lithuanian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew, Irish, African, Spanish, Catalan
Meaning:Favor; Grace; Lamb; Fire; Wave
Ona is a girl's name with multiple origins but is most commonly associated with Lithuanian and Hebrew roots. Ona’s religious connotations mean “favor” or “grace.” But in Irish culture, it comes from the name Oona, meaning “lamb.” In some African languages, Ona is also synonymous with “fire,” and in Catalan, it translates to “wave.” So it’s safe to say that no matter where you're from or what culture you identify with, Ona is a timeless given name that points to grace, dignity, and elemental beauty.

Ona Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ona is currently #2848 on The Bump
Girl:Ona is currently #1265 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ona is currently #8398 in U.S. births
Girl:Ona is currently #3544 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#8398
in 2022
+ 282
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Ona (1), April 2021

  • Behind the Name, Ona (2), January 2019

  • Behind the Name, Hannah, November 2020

  • Behind the Name, Úna, January 2022

  • Name Doctor, Ona

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 244

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