The nameOona
Oona is an Irish name with a soft, rounded sound. It has a quiet following in England and America.
- Girl's name
- Irish
Meaning
Oona comes from the Irish Úna, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to uan, "lamb".
Origin
Irish.
History
In England and Wales Oona reached 918th place in 2021. In the United States its best rank is 1639th, in 2015.
Famous people named Oona
- Oona O'Neill, wife of Charlie Chaplin
- Oona Chaplin, actress
Popularity of the name Oona
Oona in the United States
Oona was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 718 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Oona. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Oona in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 80 births a year on average, against 98 in the five years before.
Oona in Belgium
Oona was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 1,042 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Oona. Half of all babies named Oona in Belgium were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 87 births a year.
Sibling names for Oona
Names from the same generation as Oona, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oona mean?
Oona comes from the Irish Úna, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to uan, "lamb".
What is the origin of the name Oona?
Irish.
Is Oona a girl's or a boy's name?
Oona is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Oona?
In 2024, Oona was the 2460th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 73 births.
What are good sibling names for Oona?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Iva, Delphine, Farida and Aurielle for a sister, Leopold, Niall, Danilo and Malone for a brother.
Who are famous people named Oona?
Oona O'Neill, wife of Charlie Chaplin; Oona Chaplin, actress.