Onezia
A feminine name likely derived from the name Winona, meaning "firstborn daughter".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Onezia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Onezia today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Onezia births was 1894 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Onezia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Onezia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1894
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1894 SSA rank
#1,655
Tracked since 1894
Popularity
Onezia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Onezia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Onezia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Onezia
The name Onezia has its roots in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "oneisia," which means "beneficial" or "advantageous." The name was initially used to represent the concept of prosperity and good fortune.
In ancient Greek mythology, Onezia was the name of a minor goddess associated with fertility and abundance. She was often depicted holding a cornucopia, symbolizing the bountiful harvests she bestowed upon the land. However, there are no known texts or scriptures that directly reference this goddess or the name itself.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Onezia can be traced back to a woman mentioned in a 4th-century BC Athenian inscription. This inscription was discovered in the Agora of Athens and documented a list of individuals who had made significant contributions to the city-state.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Onezia. One such individual was Onezia of Corinth, a renowned philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC. She was celebrated for her teachings on ethics and virtue, which influenced many thinkers of her time.
In the 2nd century AD, there was Onezia of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and astronomer. She made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was recognized for her work on calculating the movements of the planets.
During the Byzantine era, Onezia Komnene was a princess and scholar who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her extensive knowledge of literature, philosophy, and the arts, and her writings on various subjects have been preserved and studied by scholars.
Another notable figure was Onezia Doria, a 13th-century Italian noblewoman from Genoa. She played a crucial role in the political affairs of her time and was known for her diplomatic skills and influence.
In the 16th century, Onezia Veneziano was an Italian painter and engraver who achieved recognition for her intricate and detailed works of art, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits.
While the name Onezia is not commonly used today, its rich history and connection to ancient Greek culture and mythology make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with deep historical significance.
People
Onezia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Onezia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Onezia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Onezia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Onezia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Onezia a common name?
We classify Onezia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Onezia most popular?
The single biggest year for Onezia was 1894, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Onezia is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Onezia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Onezia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Onezia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Onezia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Onezia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Onezia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Onezia as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.