Ona
Ona is a girl's name of Lithuanian origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Ona is primarily used as the Lithuanian form of Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning grace or favor. It also has separate historical roots in Gaelic and Catalan traditions. In the United States, Ona was relatively common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains a rare, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
7,939 babies in the United States have been named Ona since 1880. It ranks #1883 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1947.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.2 %)
- KY (10.4 %)
- OK (10.1 %)
- AR (8.1 %)
- TN (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 362 |
| 1890-1900 | 681 |
| 1900-1910 | 735 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,384 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,448 |
| 1930-1940 | 920 |
| 1940-1950 | 601 |
| 1950-1960 | 451 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 232 |
| 1980-1990 | 145 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 147 |
| 2010-2019 | 301 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Famous people named Ona
- Ona Munson: Actress
- Ona Grauer: Actress
Fun facts
- Ona is one of the most traditional and enduring female names in Lithuania, functioning as their standard equivalent of Anna.
- In the United States, Ona reached its peak usage in the 1890s and 1900s, often appearing in Top 500 naming lists during that era.