Total births
94
Girls' name · since 1971
Oneika
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 94 babies named Oneika, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 94
- total births
- 1971–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
94 girls have been named Oneika since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Oneika recorded 94 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1996.
- 94 total births
- 1971–1996 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
94 girls have been named Oneika since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1996.
- 94
- total births
- 1971–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Oneika was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
10 babies were named Oneika in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Oneika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Oneika splits its recorded history at 1977: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Oneika at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Oneika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1996
- Peak year (1974)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Oneika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Oneika's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Oneika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
63 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 63 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oneika? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 94 babies named Oneika. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 10 births.
When was Oneika most popular? ▼
Oneika was most popular in the 1970s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Oneika been used? ▼
Oneika has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 26 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Oneika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oneida, Oneta, Oneita, Oneda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Oneika's data
- Oneika's decade-level peak was the 1970s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Oneika
Nearby Names Like Oneika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oneika
Oneida Girl
2,268 births
Oneta Girl
1,465 births
Oneita Girl
869 births
Oneda Girl
574 births
Oneisha Girl
251 births
Compare Oneika side by side: Oneika vs Oneida Oneika vs Oneta Oneika vs Oneita
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Oneika: Baby Name Since 1971 - 94 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oneika. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Oneika draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.