Onya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Onya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 184 babies have been named Onya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Onya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,254 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,254
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Onya
Onya is a girl name .
Onya is currently ranked #13,254 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Onya include Onyx . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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