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Onesti

oh-NES-tee · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern coinage.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,917
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 200,908 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2018

Rising since 2018, #10,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Onesti since 2004

Babies named Onesti per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Onesti's real moment was 2025.

36920102020Most births 2004Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s38
2010s42
2020s39

Meaning & origin

Onesti is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 2004, and it has been rising in usage since 2018. In 2025, it reached its peak rank of 10,917, with approximately 1 in 200,908 baby girls receiving the name. The name's exact origins are unclear, and it is likely a contemporary invention rather than a name with deep historical roots. Parents drawn to its melodic sound may appreciate its rarity and modern feel.

Onesti appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2004. Its formation may be inspired by similar-sounding names or words, but no traditional derivation has been established. The name has seen gradual use, primarily for girls.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Oni, Nesti, Essie

Sibling names for Onesti

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Onesti mean?
The meaning of Onesti is uncertain. It is considered a modern coinage without a known traditional root or meaning.
How popular is Onesti?
Onesti is very rare. In 2025, it ranked 10,917th in the United States, with about 1 in 200,908 baby girls given this name.
Is Onesti a boy or girl name?
Onesti is primarily used for girls, based on the latest data.