girl's name
Onetta
oh-NET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 181
Onetta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1967 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 1915, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Onetta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Onetta?
In 1967, Onetta 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 Onetta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Onetta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Onetta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Onetta
- English oh-NET-uh
Sibling Names for Onetta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Onetta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Onetta
How popular is the name Onetta?
In 1967, Onetta 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 Onetta a girl's or a boy's name?
Onetta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Onetta?
Onetta has 3 syllables.
When was Onetta most popular?
Onetta peaked in 1915, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.