MallowbyNames

Aunna

AW-nuh · Uncertain; possibly a variant of Anna or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
2014
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015.

Popularity of Aunna since 1980

Babies named Aunna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

112132198020002020Most births 2014Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s45
1990s79
2000s140
2010s145
2020s31

Meaning & origin

Aunna is a rare modern English name, first recorded in the United States in 1980. It has never appeared in the top 1,000 names, with its peak usage occurring in 2014. Since 2015, its trajectory has been falling. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of Anna or a creative spelling of Ona. Aunna is given almost exclusively to girls, and its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet uncommon.

Aunna appears to be a modern English name, likely a variant of Anna or a creative spelling of Ona. It has been used since the 1980s in the United States, with peak usage in 2014. Its origins are not well documented, and it may be a blend or respelling of other names.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Anna, Ona

Sibling names for Aunna

Names that share Aunna's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ava, Ella, Mia, Lily, Nora

Brothers: Liam, Noah, Owen, Ethan, Caleb

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aunna mean?
The meaning of Aunna is uncertain. It may be a variant of Anna, which means 'grace' in Hebrew, or a modern coinage with no specific meaning.
How popular is the name Aunna?
Aunna has never ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. baby names. Its peak usage was in 2014, but it remains rare.
Is Aunna a boy or girl name?
Aunna is used almost exclusively for girls.