Onora
A girl's name of Irish origin with 91 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Onora currently holds position #10046. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2008 to 2024, Onora has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Onora ranks #10046 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Onora is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, the Gaelic form of Honora, from the Latin honor meaning 'honor,' 'esteem,' or 'integrity.' Honora was brought to Ireland by the Normans and quickly became a beloved Irish name, often shortened to Nora.
Onora is the authentic Irish form — with the O- prefix that transforms the Latin name into something distinctly Celtic. Rare and genuinely Irish, it suits families who want Nora's warmth with more ancient Gaelic character.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Onora is rooted in the Irish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2008 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Onora’s rarity (91 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Onora has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 33 | #12697 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 52 | #14308 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #16948 | — |
The Story of Onora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Onora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Onora are most likely born between 2010 and 2024.
How rare is Onora?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Onora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 52 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Onora by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #10046 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17134 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14801 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8808 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12154 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15182 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15454 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9925 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9987 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18594 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18859 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16948 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024