Oona

Oona: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameIrish origin

Meaning and origin of Oona

  • A female given name from Irish.

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish Úna; doublet of Una.

How popular is Oona?

62U.S. babies in 2025
#1639peak rank (2015)
1,776babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,776 girls in the U.S. have been named Oona. Its highest rank for girls was #1639 in 2015. In 2025, 62 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025131 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Oona FAQ

What does the name Oona mean?

A female given name from Irish. Borrowed from Irish Úna; doublet of Una.

What is the origin of the name Oona?

Oona is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Oona?

Since 1880, 1,776 girls in the U.S. have been named Oona. Its highest rank for girls was #1639 in 2015. In 2025, 62 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Oona a boy or girl name?

Oona is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,776 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.