Una Girl

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationOO-nah / /ˈuː.nə/

Irish; Latin

Meaning

Irish: 'one'; Latin: 'lamb'

Historical & Cultural Background

Una is a name of Irish origin, often associated with the meaning 'one' or 'unity'. In Irish mythology, Una is sometimes linked to the goddess of beauty and love. The name has also been used in various literary works, enhancing its cultural significance. In Latin, Una translates to 'lamb', adding a pastoral connotation to the name.

Trend Summary

Una has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Oona
  • Oonagh

International Variants

  • Oona (Finnish)
  • Una (Spanish)
  • Oonagh (Irish)

Famous people named Una

Una Stubbs was an English actress known for her roles in television and film, including 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Worzel Gummidge'.

Una Healy is an Irish singer and television presenter, recognized as a member of the girl group The Saturdays.

Una McCormack is a British author known for her works in science fiction and fantasy, particularly in the 'Star Trek' universe.

Una Poon is a notable figure in the field of environmental science, contributing to research on sustainable practices.

Fictional characters named Una

Una is a character in the animated series 'The Owl House', known for her adventurous spirit.

Una is a character in the novel 'The Faerie Queene' by Edmund Spenser, representing beauty and virtue.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Una was first seen in the United States in 1880. Una has ranked as high as #673 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Louisiana, New York, California, Alabama, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Una has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Una (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 10
50%
NY 10
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188010
188114
188218
188319
188423
188528
188626
188731
188833
188947
189059
189139
189240
189343
189455
189546
189651
189744
189850
189953
190070
190150
190249
190348
190450
190547
190663
190772
190856
190957
191071
191173
1912109
1913105
1914139
1915164
1916173
1917161
1918204
1919186
1920191
1921217
1922183
1923152
1924171
1925173
1926145
1927123
1928123
1929119
1930126
1931108
1932115
1933124
1934108
193595
193697
193785
1938110
193991
194093
194162
194261
194360
194461
194552
194649
194742
194838
194938
195043
195134
195249
195330
195434
195536
195633
195739
195835
195935
196041
196140
196245
196337
196441
196534
196628
196735
196826
196929
197028
197122
197231
197322
197420
197512
197615
197715
197814
197914
198013
198111
198212
198311
198415
19857
19869
198714
19888
19898
199013
199112
199214
19939
199410
199514
199614
19977
199817
199919
200027
200130
200221
200326
200421
200540
200626
200739
200838
200932
201026
201134
201233
201340
201445
201545
201660
201746
201853
201959
202062
202148
202263
202348
202455