Asa vs Oona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Oona

Girl #2,467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamb"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,467
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Oona Rank #2,467

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #2467 for Oona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

Oona ___

  • Oona Rose
  • Oona Mae
  • Oona Claire
  • Oona Violet
  • Oona June
  • Oona Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Oona

Finn Cillian Saoirse Aoife Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Oona more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Oona at #2467 in the United States.

What do Asa and Oona mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Oona means "lamb" (Old Irish origin).

Are Asa and Oona boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Oona is primarily a girl name.

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