Ona

Ona is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 29 girls in the United States.

Ona at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ona

Ona belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ona first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #303 in 1893, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 7,917 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ona in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#303 in 1893
Peak year
1916
Babies named Ona in 2024
29
Total since 1880
7,917

Ona in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#2325 in 2022
Babies named Ona in 2025
8
Total since 1996
117

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ona mean?

The meaning of Ona is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ona a boy or girl name?

Ona is a girl name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ona?

Ona comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ona?

Ona first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #303 in 1893, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].