Ona
o-na
US Popularity:8391
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.
How Popular Is The Name Ona?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ona is currently #2973 on The Bump
Girl:Ona is currently #2017 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ona is currently #8391 in U.S. births
Girl:Ona is currently #4819 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4819
in 2023
+ 47
from 2022
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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