Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Oneka

Name: Popularity of the name Oneka in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oneka, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#4,123 (1971)

Total Babies

125

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1996

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#4123

Peak Rank

125

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oneka

Oneka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 14 Onekas were born — ranking #4,123 that year. As of 2026, Oneka ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 125 Onekas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Oneka

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oneka is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Onex
Winnetka
Unica
Muneca
Winick
Winnick
Hanukkah
Hannukah
Hanukah
Chanukah
Chanukkah
Hanukka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oneka

What does the name Oneka mean?

Oneka is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oneka in 2026?

In 2026, Oneka ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Oneka most popular?

Oneka reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #4,123 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Oneka most popular?

Oneka has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oneka.

Is Oneka a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oneka is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Oneka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oneka include Adra, Thurma, Dorella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oneka

Oneka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 125 births in the dataset. Oneka's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #4,123. Use the chart and map above to compare Oneka's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.