"one, unity"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Una
Pronunciation: [ OON-uh ]
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The Story of Una
Una derives from the Latin 'una' meaning 'one' or 'unity.' In Irish, the name (also spelled Úna or Oona) is the Gaelic form and has been used in Ireland since ancient times, possibly derived from 'uan' meaning 'lamb.' Edmund Spenser immortalized the name in his epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590-1596), where Una represents truth and holiness — a pure and beautiful allegory of light overcoming darkness.
Una is experiencing a quiet revival as parents seek short, timeless names that work across cultures. It's particularly popular among Irish heritage families and those who love the literary connection to The Faerie Queene. In Finland, Oona has been a consistent top-10 name for years.
In Irish tradition, Úna/Una is a name of ancient royal pedigree. Una in The Faerie Queene represents Truth itself — one of English literature's most powerful allegorical figures. The name also appears in Irish folklore as Úna, daughter of the King of Lochlann.
Historical Record
Una first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,171 babies have been named Una in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Una is past its peak , currently ranked #2,965 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Edmund Spenser's Una in The Faerie Queene represents Truth itself — one of English literature's most enduring allegorical figures
- Úna appears in Irish mythology as a fairy queen and daughter of the King of Lochlann
Una in Other Languages
Irish
Úna/Oona
Latin
Una
Finnish
Oona
Italian
Una
Popularity Over Time
#2,965
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
Peaked 1952
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Una
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Una Stubbs
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British actress known for playing Mrs Hudson in Sherlock and appearing in Till Death Us Do Part
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Una (The Faerie Queene) Fictional
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Allegorical figure representing Truth in Edmund Spenser's epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590)
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,965
- Total SSA Count
- 55
- Cultural Origins
- Irish British Latin Finnish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Una
What does the name Una mean?
"one, unity" (from Latin). "lamb" (from Irish Gaelic). Una derives from the Latin 'una' meaning 'one' or 'unity.' In Irish, the name (also spelled Úna or Oona) is the Gaelic form and has been used in Ireland since ancient times, possibly derived from 'uan' meaning 'lamb.' Edmund Spenser immortalized the name in his epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590-1596), where Una represents truth and holiness — a pure and beautiful allegory of light overcoming darkness.
What is the origin of the name Una?
Una has Latin, Irish Gaelic, Irish, British, and Finnish origins. In Latin, it means "one, unity". In Irish Gaelic, it means "lamb".
Is Una a boy or girl name?
Una is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Una?
Una is pronounced OON-uh.
How popular is the name Una?
Una is currently ranked #2965 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Una?
Popular middle name pairings include Una Rose, Una Mae, Una Grace, Una Claire, Una Violet, and Una Pearl.
What are good sibling names for Una?
Names that pair well with Una as siblings include Nora, Finn, Mara, Leo, Iris, and Felix.
How many syllables does Una have?
Una has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Una a common or rare name?
Una is an uncommon name, ranked #2965 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Una
Una is a girl name with Irish, British, Latin, and Finnish origins . The name means "one, unity" in Latin .
Una is currently ranked #2,965 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Una has 2 syllables and is pronounced OON-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
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