girl's name
Oonagh
OO-nuh (English)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (Ireland)
- Births on record 1,145
Northern Ireland
#469
2024 births
Oonagh is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
- Oonagh is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1973, when 37 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Oonagh Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 240 |
| 1980s | 146 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Oonagh?
In 2024, Oonagh was given to 3 babies in Ireland. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Where Oonagh Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Oonagh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oonagh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oonagh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oonagh
- English OO-nuh
Sibling Names for Oonagh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oonagh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oonagh
How popular is the name Oonagh?
In 2024, Oonagh was given to 3 babies in Ireland. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Is Oonagh a girl's or a boy's name?
Oonagh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oonagh?
Oonagh has 2 syllables.
When was Oonagh most popular?
Oonagh peaked in 1973, when 37 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Oonagh a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Oonagh currently ranks #469 in Ireland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.