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Oonagh

Quick answerOonagh means "young" or "fair" and derives from the Irish Gaelic name Úna or Oonagh, which has roots in the Old Irish word "uan" meaning lamb or young creature.

Irish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,847
TrendStable
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
Letters6
Numerology33 Chaldean 1
Global rank#407

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Oonagh

Oonagh means "young" or "fair" and derives from the Irish Gaelic name Úna or Oonagh, which has roots in the Old Irish word "uan" meaning lamb or young creature.

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Etymology

Oonagh means "young" or "fair" and derives from the Irish Gaelic name Úna or Oonagh, which has roots in the Old Irish word "uan" meaning lamb or young creature. The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with historical significance in Irish mythology and aristocracy, particularly among Gaelic families in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands.

Oonagh currently ranks #14,847 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.

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