Onawa
Pronunciation: [ ohn-AHW-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Onawa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 22 babies have been named Onawa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Onawa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,592 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,592
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Onawa
Onawa is a girl name .
Onawa is currently ranked #60,592 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Onawa include Ona, Ony, Onie, and Onakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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