girl's name
Onita
oh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,162
Onita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 14 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 1925, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1899.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Onita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 127 |
| 1920s | 266 |
| 1930s | 207 |
| 1940s | 151 |
| 1950s | 165 |
| 1960s | 124 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 14 |
How Popular Is Onita?
In 1981, Onita was given to 14 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 Onita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Onita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Onita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Onita
- English oh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Onita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Onita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Onita
How popular is the name Onita?
In 1981, Onita was given to 14 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 Onita a girl's or a boy's name?
Onita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Onita?
Onita has 3 syllables.
When was Onita most popular?
Onita peaked in 1925, when 34 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.