Declining since 2015, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Auna since 1976
Babies named Auna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 194 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Auna is a rare and modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1976. Its highest popularity came in 2014, when it ranked 13,208, but since 2015 its usage has been declining. In 2025, it remains uncommon, given to about 1 in every 267,878 newborn girls. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a respelling of Auna or a creative variant of the Irish Aodhán. Because it lacks a long-established etymology or cultural roots, it is best described as a modern coinage.
Auna is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. It may be a respelling of the name Auna, itself a variant of Awna, or a creative adaptation of the Irish name Aodhán, which means 'little fire'. Its usage has been sporadic, with no clear linguistic or cultural tradition.
Sibling names for Auna
Names that share Auna's style, for a brother or sister.
