Girl
Una
one, unity
About Una
Refined and uncommon, Una stands as a study in elegant minimalism. This name achieves remarkable presence through remarkable brevity—three letters containing complete sophistication. Una possesses an international appeal, recognized across multiple cultures yet belonging to none exclusively. The name suggests someone self-possessed and confident, comfortable being singular rather than plural, one rather than many. There's a literary quality to Una that appeals to well-read parents, though it requires no special knowledge to appreciate its simple beauty. The name's pronunciation varies slightly by region, offering gentle flexibility while maintaining its essential character. Una works exceptionally well as both a given name and a middle name, its compact structure providing balance in either position. Parents choosing Una often value understated elegance over flashy trends, preferring quality over quantity in all aspects of life. The name represents a sophisticated choice for those who understand that true style needs no embellishment.
Popularity of the Name Una
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #578 | |||
| 1881 | #468 | |||
| 1882 | #444 | |||
| 1883 | #448 | |||
| 1884 | #424 | |||
| 1885 | #392 | |||
| 1886 | #429 | |||
| 1887 | #396 | |||
| 1888 | #438 | |||
| 1889 | #352 | |||
| 1890 | #331 | |||
| 1891 | #400 | |||
| 1892 | #427 | |||
| 1893 | #413 | |||
| 1894 | #381 | |||
| 1895 | #420 | |||
| 1896 | #402 | |||
| 1897 | #447 | |||
| 1898 | #436 | |||
| 1899 | #401 | |||
| 1900 | #398 | #133 | ||
| 1901 | #427 | #150 | ||
| 1902 | #453 | #120 | ||
| 1903 | #465 | #123 | ||
| 1904 | #468 | #149 | ||
| 1905 | #495 | #112 | ||
| 1906 | #436 | #113 | ||
| 1907 | #422 | #117 | ||
| 1908 | #487 | #119 | ||
| 1909 | #498 | #93 | ||
| 1910 | #485 | #99 | ||
| 1911 | #486 | #121 | ||
| 1912 | #454 | #112 | ||
| 1913 | #500 | #119 | ||
| 1914 | #464 | #129 | ||
| 1915 | #483 | #98 | ||
| 1916 | #489 | #115 | ||
| 1917 | #527 | #111 | ||
| 1918 | #468 | #124 | ||
| 1919 | #492 | #104 | ||
| 1920 | #501 | #92 | ||
| 1921 | #468 | #127 | ||
| 1922 | #518 | #98 | ||
| 1923 | #586 | #96 | ||
| 1924 | #559 | #122 | ||
| 1925 | #545 | #123 | ||
| 1926 | #591 | #120 | ||
| 1927 | #654 | #120 | ||
| 1928 | #638 | #151 | ||
| 1929 | #636 | #171 | ||
| 1930 | #616 | #149 | ||
| 1931 | #643 | #184 | ||
| 1932 | #623 | #170 | ||
| 1933 | #577 | #173 | ||
| 1934 | #647 | #160 | ||
| 1935 | #687 | |||
| 1936 | #677 | |||
| 1937 | #739 | |||
| 1938 | #655 | |||
| 1939 | #716 | |||
| 1940 | #725 | |||
| 1941 | #941 | |||
| 2012 | #840 | #396 | ||
| 2013 | #763 | #285 | ||
| 2014 | #725 | #217 | ||
| 2015 | #672 | #221 | ||
| 2016 | #645 | #216 | ||
| 2017 | #635 | #240 | ||
| 2018 | #564 | #332 | ||
| 2019 | #520 | #213 | ||
| 2020 | #579 | #309 | ||
| 2021 | #504 | #320 | ||
| 2022 | #540 | #413 | ||
| 2023 | #445 | #138 | ||
| 2024 | #470 | #246 | ||
| 2025 | #450 | #210 | ||
| 1964 | #89 | |||
| 1965 | #91 | |||
| 1966 | #74 | |||
| 1967 | #82 | |||
| 1968 | #79 | |||
| 1969 | #86 | |||
| 1970 | #89 | |||
| 1971 | #96 | |||
| 1972 | #98 | |||
| 1973 | #87 | |||
| 1974 | #105 | |||
| 1975 | #99 | |||
| 1976 | #109 | |||
| 1977 | #121 | |||
| 1978 | #102 | |||
| 1979 | #107 | |||
| 1980 | #105 | |||
| 1981 | #107 | |||
| 1982 | #106 | |||
| 1983 | #123 | |||
| 1984 | #132 | |||
| 1985 | #131 | |||
| 1986 | #116 | |||
| 1987 | #118 | |||
| 1988 | #129 | |||
| 1989 | #136 | |||
| 1990 | #154 | |||
| 1991 | #190 | |||
| 1992 | #150 | |||
| 1993 | #210 | |||
| 1994 | #149 | |||
| 1995 | #180 | |||
| 1996 | #173 | |||
| 1997 | #218 | |||
| 1998 | #191 | |||
| 1999 | #219 | |||
| 2000 | #226 | |||
| 2001 | #334 | |||
| 2002 | #228 | |||
| 2003 | #232 | |||
| 2004 | #303 | |||
| 2005 | #299 | |||
| 2006 | #246 | |||
| 2007 | #266 | |||
| 2008 | #322 | |||
| 2009 | #271 | |||
| 2010 | #353 | |||
| 2011 | #257 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Una
Names Similar to Una
Nicknames for Una
- Uni
- Nana
- Unie
- Annie
- Unni
Famous People Named Una
| Una Merkel | American actress |
| Una Stubbs | English actress |
| Una O'Connor | Irish-American actress |
| Una Healy | Irish singer-songwriter |
| Una Loughrey | Irish track and field athlete |
| Una Hunt | Irish musicologist |
| Una Marson | Jamaican feminist, activist, and writer |
| Una Plapinger | American musician - The Knocks |
| Una Vincenzo Troubridge | British sculptor and writer |
| Una Hanbury | British opera singer |
| Una Barry | Irish journalist and writer |
| Una Troy | Irish author and journalist |
| Una Tynan | Irish soprano |
| Una Keogh | Irish swimmer |
| Una Rónán | Irish journalist |
| Una Davis | Irish suffragist and nationalist |
| Una Morris | Australian politician |
| Una Gray | New Zealand artist |
| Una Maguire | Northern Irish actress |
| Una O'Doherty | Irish neurologist |
Characters Named Una
| Una Perrin | "Skulduggery Pleasant" series by Derek Landy |
| Una Alconbury | "Bridget Jones's Diary" by Helen Fielding |
| Una Woodruff | "Una Woodruff" series by Victoria Kann |
| Una Kozlov | "Sanctuary" TV series |
| Una Drake | "Una Drake" series by Dyan Sheldon |
| Una Stubbs | Character in the TV show "Sherlock" |
| Una Bourne | "Aces" book series by G. Wayne Miller |
| Una Moss | "The Bed-Sitting Room" by Spike Milligan |
| Una Persson | "The Nomad of Time" series by Michael Moorcock |
| Una Owens | Character in "The Chrysalids" by John Wyndham |
| Una Nomali | "Burger's Daughter" by Nadine Gordimer |
| Una Quigley | "Grainne" series by Michael D. Carroll |
| Una Ellis-Fermor | "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" by Winifred Watson |
| Una Carter | "The Silent Wife" by A.S.A. Harrison |
| Una Crowe | Character in the TV series "Spooks" |
| Una Fairchild | Character in "Taming the Highlander" by May McGoldrick |
| Una Lavelle | "The Girl Who Couldn't Read" by John Harding |