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Wyonna

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Pronounced wy-OH-nah /waɪˈoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Wynonna (itself from Winona), a Dakota name meaning 'firstborn daughter.' The route is layered by the modern spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Wynonna: Wyonna leans on 'firstborn daughter' (said 'wy-OH-nah'). Melodic and modern.
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Origin LowDakota, American
MeaningA respelling of Wynonna (itself from Winona), a Dakota name meaning 'firstborn daughter.' The route is layered by the modern spelling.
U.S. rank (2022)#15192 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1936
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193619362022

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

Wyonna is a modern respelling of Wynonna, which traces to the Dakota Winona, 'firstborn daughter.' The route is layered by the spelling, which we note -- rare in the U.S. (said 'wy-OH-nah').

It appears only very rarely in recent U.S. data. Extremely rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? Wyonna respells Wynonna -- from the Dakota Winona, 'firstborn daughter' -- keeping the melody in a fresh form, its route layered, which we note (said 'wy-OH-nah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References -- Wyonna — Wynonna respelling. audio_use_respelling false.

Variations

WynonnaWinonaWynona

Nicknames

WyNonna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wyonna mean?

Wyonna respells Wynonna, from the Dakota Winona, 'firstborn daughter.' Route layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Wyonna?

It's said wy-OH-nah /waɪˈoʊ.nə/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Wyonna a boy or girl name?

Wyonna is a girl's name.

How popular is Wyonna?

Wyonna is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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