Oona vs Orla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oona Rank #2,467
Orla Rank #2,516

Oona is more popular, ranked #2467 vs #2516 for Orla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oona ___

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

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oona

Finn Cillian Saoirse Aoife Declan

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oona or Orla more popular?

Oona is more popular, ranked #2467 compared to Orla at #2516 in the United States.

What do Oona and Orla mean?

Oona means "lamb" (Old Irish origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Oona and Orla boy or girl names?

Oona is primarily a girl name. Orla is primarily a girl name.

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