Onita
girl nameOnita entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #1376 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#1376
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1394 |
| 1900s | #1483 |
| 1910s | #2014 |
| 1920s | #1647 |
| 1930s | #1723 |
| 1940s | #2441 |
| 1950s | #2816 |
| 1960s | #3998 |
| 1970s | #7065 |
| 1980s | #4963 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Onita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Onita alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Onita in 2025?
- Onita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Onita most popular?
- Onita peaked in 1925, reaching #1376 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Onita with classmates?
- Onita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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