NAME PROFILE
Oona
Oona is an Irish name meaning 'lamb,' symbolizing innocence and purity. It carries a soft, melodic sound that evokes feelings of gentleness and warmth, suggesting a person who is nurturing and imaginative.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,776 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1981 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 40%NY — 34%WA — 11%MA — 8%OR — 6%
Notable People
Oona Chaplin (Actress, daughter of Charlie Chaplin) · Oona King (British politician and member of the House of Lords) · Oona Laurence (Actress, known for *Pete's Dragon*) · Oona O'Neill (Playwright, daughter of Eugene O'Neill) · Oona McGarrigle (Irish singer-songwriter)
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