Onna

♀ Girl

Pronounced ON-uh /ˈɒn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Most often a variant spelling of Anna — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour' — with an O opening. It has also been used as a short form of names like Rhonda and Fiona. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Onna reads as a variant of Anna — Hebrew for 'grace' (said 'ON-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningMost often a variant spelling of Anna — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour' — with an O opening. It has also been used as a short form of names like Rhonda and Fiona. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14792 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 643

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Onna is most naturally read as a variant of Anna, which comes from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour'. Anna has crossed nearly every European language, and small vowel shifts like this one are common in American naming. Onna may also stand as a short form of Rhonda or Fiona. The routes are uncertain, which we note. Simple, round, and warm (said 'ON-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, simple, and soft.

Did you know? Anna, the name behind Onna, comes from the Hebrew Hannah and means 'grace' — one of the oldest and most travelled names in the world.

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Onna — variant of Anna (Hebrew Hannah 'grace'); routes uncertain

Variations

AnnaOnaOnnah

Nicknames

OnNonna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Onna mean?

Onna reads as a variant of Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Onna?

It's said ON-uh /ˈɒn.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Onna a boy or girl name?

Onna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Onna?

Onna is a rare name for girls in the U.S.