Una

Una is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “one.” In 2024 it was given to 55 girls in the United States.

Una at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“one”

About the name Una

Una belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “one” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Una first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #331 in 1890, and in 2024 55 babies received the name — 8,059 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Una in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#331 in 1890
Peak year
1921
Babies named Una in 2024
55
Total since 1880
8,059

Una in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#473 in 2025
Babies named Una in 2025
84
Total since 1996
1,029

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Una mean?

Una means “one” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Una a boy or girl name?

Una is a girl name. In 2024, 55 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Una?

Una comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Una?

Una first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #331 in 1890, and 55 babies were given the name in 2024.

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