Ona
Gender: Girl
Meaning: World ruler, great chief
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #5868 in 2025 with 21 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Onalee, meaning world ruler, great chief.
Similar names: onna, oona, onalee, onan, oonagh, onaje, oneal, onias
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Ona? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Ona, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ona
What does the name Ona mean?
Ona means “World ruler, great chief” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Ona?
Ona has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “World ruler, great chief”.
How popular is Ona?
Ona ranked #5722 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Ona most popular?
Ona peaked in 1916 with 185 babies registered that year.
Is Ona a boy or girl name?
Ona is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Onas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ona rising or falling in popularity?
Ona has fallen 208 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5514 in 2020 to #5722 in 2025.
How long has Ona been recorded?
Ona appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.