girl's name
Oneka
oh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 125
Oneka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Oneka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Oneka?
In 1996, Oneka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Oneka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oneka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oneka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oneka
- English oh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Oneka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oneka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oneka
How popular is the name Oneka?
In 1996, Oneka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Oneka a girl's or a boy's name?
Oneka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oneka?
Oneka has 3 syllables.
When was Oneka most popular?
Oneka peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.