girl's name
Oneta
oh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,465
Oneta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 6 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 1922, when 68 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Oneta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 22 |
| 1900s | 72 |
| 1910s | 344 |
| 1920s | 502 |
| 1930s | 273 |
| 1940s | 137 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Oneta?
In 1972, Oneta was given to 6 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 Oneta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oneta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oneta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oneta
- English oh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Oneta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oneta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oneta
How popular is the name Oneta?
In 1972, Oneta was given to 6 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 Oneta a girl's or a boy's name?
Oneta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oneta?
Oneta has 3 syllables.
When was Oneta most popular?
Oneta peaked in 1922, when 68 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.