Onelia
girl nameOnelia entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1555 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1555
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1555 |
| 1900s | #1679 |
| 1910s | #3113 |
| 1920s | #4185 |
| 1930s | #3596 |
| 1970s | #8423 |
| 1980s | #9205 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Onelia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Onelia alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Onelia in 2025?
- Onelia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Onelia most popular?
- Onelia peaked in 1897, reaching #1555 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Onelia with classmates?
- Onelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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