Ona
OH-nah
Popularity
#4732
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
8,009
Peak Year
#191 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Possibly derived from the Irish 'Una' or the Slavic 'ona' meaning 'she'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ona Munson
American actress of stage, film, and television
Ona Zee
American singer and actress
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