Una
Una is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
One, unity, or lamb.
Origin and history
Una is a name with dual heritage, derived from the Irish Gaelic 'Úna' as well as the Latin word for 'one'. It featured in Edmund Spenser's 16th-century epic poem 'The Faerie Queene' as a symbol of truth and unity. In the United States, Una remains an uncommon and classic choice with steady, understated usage.
Popularity in the United States
8,108 babies in the United States have been named Una since 1880. It ranks #1855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1776.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.8 %)
- LA (13.7 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- TN (8 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 249 |
| 1890-1900 | 480 |
| 1900-1910 | 562 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,385 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,597 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,059 |
| 1940-1950 | 556 |
| 1950-1960 | 368 |
| 1960-1970 | 356 |
| 1970-1980 | 193 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 129 |
| 2000-2010 | 300 |
| 2010-2019 | 441 |
| 2020-2029 | 325 |
Famous people named Una
- Una Stubbs: Actress
- Una O'Connor: Actress
- Una Healy: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- In Edmund Spenser's 1590 epic 'The Faerie Queene', Una represents truth, beauty, and unity.
- In Irish folklore, Úna was considered the queen of the fairies in Munster.