Holding steady.
Popularity of Onita since 1899
Babies named Onita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Onita's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 127 |
| 1920s | 266 |
| 1930s | 207 |
| 1940s | 151 |
| 1950s | 165 |
| 1960s | 124 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Onita is an exceedingly rare name that first entered U.S. records in 1899. It saw its highest usage in 1907, during the first decade of the 1900s, but has never achieved widespread popularity. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low levels, and in recent years it has not appeared in the Social Security data. Onita's origins are uncertain; it appears to be a modern English coinage, possibly influenced by names like Onida or the common suffix '-ita'. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel.
The name Onita first appeared in U.S. records around 1899, with a peak in 1907. Its origins are unclear; it may be a respelling or variant of the invented name Onida, or a feminine form of Onit. Given its rarity and lack of clear linguistic roots, it is likely a modern English coinage from the early twentieth century, possibly influenced by the fashionable suffix '-ita'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nita
Variants: Onida
Sibling names for Onita
Names that share Onita's style, for a brother or sister.
