Ona
o-na
US Popularity:8398
Origin:Lithuanian
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
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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