MallowbyNames

Onda

ON-dah · Wave (in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese).

Peak popularity
1919
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Onda since 1915

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

369192019602000Most births 1919Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s28
1920s42
1930s19
1940s5
1950s12
1960s11
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Onda is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1915. Its peak year of usage was 1919, with a handful of births that year. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings, placing it among the most uncommon choices. Derived from the Latin 'unda' meaning 'wave', Onda is used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese as a word name. It saw modest use in the late 1910s, particularly in states like New York and California, but has remained extremely infrequent. The trajectory since then has been stable, with only occasional births recorded.

Onda directly derives from the Latin word 'unda', meaning 'wave'. The name has been used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, occasionally as a given name inspired by the natural element. Its sporadic usage in the United States dates back to the early 20th century.

Sibling names for Onda

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

Sisters: Luna, Stella, Mare, Alba, Cielo

Brothers: Mario, Lucio, Nino, Sole, Rocco

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Onda mean?
Onda means 'wave' in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
How popular is the name Onda?
Onda has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States.
Is Onda a boy or girl name?
Onda is typically used for girls, based on historical usage.