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Wynnona

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Pronounced wih-NOH-nuh /wɪˈnoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Wynnona is a spelling of Winona, from Dakota (Sioux) Winona, 'firstborn daughter'. A meaningful Native American name, also known via singer Wynonna Judd.Low

In 30 seconds: A meaningful name: Wynnona is a spelling of Winona, Dakota for 'firstborn daughter' (said 'wih-NOH-nuh').
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Origin MediumDakota
MeaningWynnona is a spelling of Winona, from Dakota (Sioux) Winona, 'firstborn daughter'. A meaningful Native American name, also known via singer Wynonna Judd.
U.S. rank (2025)#14842 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212025

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

The girl's name Wynnona is a spelling of Winona, from Dakota Winona, 'firstborn daughter'. It carries a heritage-rich meaning. In the U.S. it is rare in this spelling and reads as warm and vintage (said 'wih-NOH-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Wynnona spells Winona — a Dakota (Sioux) name meaning 'firstborn daughter,' traditionally given to a family's eldest girl, and known via singer Wynonna Judd (said 'wih-NOH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Wynnona — spelling of Winona; Dakota 'firstborn daughter'

Variations

WinonaWynonnaWenona

Nicknames

WynNona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wynnona mean?

Wynnona is a spelling of Winona, from Dakota (Sioux) for 'firstborn daughter'.

How do you pronounce Wynnona?

It's said wih-NOH-nuh /wɪˈnoʊ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Wynnona a boy or girl name?

Wynnona is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Wynnona?

Wynnona is a rare name for girls in the U.S. in this spelling.

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