Una
Girl name · 154 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Una: 154 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 19 births in 2024.
Una is a name with a graceful duality—it derives from the Latin *una*, meaning "one," and also ties to the Irish name Úna, thought to mean "lamb" in Gaelic, evoking gentleness and unity. The name gained literary fame through Edmund Spenser’s *The Faerie Queene*, where the character Una personifies truth and innocence. Notable bearers include English actress Una Stubbs, beloved for her role in *Sherlock*, and early Hollywood star Una Merkel. While no major place is directly named after Una, the name’s Latin root echoes in the word "unanimous." In Scotland, it has a quiet, classic charm, standing apart from more common choices yet feeling familiar and timeless.
Girl 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202419 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3599 babies
- Total births
- 154since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 89%vs prior 5y