Onora
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Lover of hounds, high desire
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #11667 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Konnor. Shares the meaning 'Lover of hounds, high desire.'
Similar names: onur, ozora
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Onora? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Onora, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Onora
What does the name Onora mean?
Onora means “Lover of hounds, high desire” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Onora?
Onora has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Lover of hounds, high desire”.
How popular is Onora?
Onora ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Onora most popular?
Onora peaked in 2020 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Onora a boy or girl name?
Onora is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Onoras in registered births are female.
Is the name Onora rising or falling in popularity?
Onora has fallen 1978 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8939 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Onora been recorded?
Onora appears in birth records across 13 years — from 2008 through 2025.