Aunna
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 440 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aunna is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 440 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Aunna is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aunna is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a creative spelling variant of Anna or Auna, derived from Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The Au- opening gives it a slightly Scandinavian or French visual quality while maintaining the familiar, classic sound.
Aunna's unique spelling transforms one of the world's most universal names into something that feels distinctly personal. Anna has been among the most popular names globally for centuries — this variant carries all that grace with a quietly distinctive written form.
EtymologyShow more
Aunna is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Aunna has been recorded as a girl's name since 1980, with 440 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aunna has 40+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | #11590 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 145 | #9100 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 140 | #8546 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 79 | #9601 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 45 | #9731 | — |
The Story of Aunna
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Aunna is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aunna are most likely born between 2004 and 2023.
How rare is Aunna?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aunna is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 145 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Aunna by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Aunna per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(40 years, 1980–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #12316 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11345 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10389 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12310 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9193 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9910 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11779 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8462 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4605 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4474 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9692 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10537 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8691 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13653 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13891 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7113 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10216 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5405 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7553 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8792 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2023