Onalee

“God is gracious”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#8835US 2023

12Births / yr

↑Rising

946All-time births

📅 Since 190400

How to pronounce Onalee

AN·AH·LEE

/ˈæn.ˈɑ.ˈliː/ · stress on AN · 3 syllables

“God is gracious”

American origin · Girl name

What does Onalee mean and where does it come from?

Onalee is a modern name that can be seen as a variant of Annalee or a combination of Anna and Lee. It is predominantly found in the United States and has gained some popularity due to its unique sound and graceful meaning. It reflects kindness and benevolence, drawing on the root 'Anna' which means

Cultural significance

Onalee has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god is gracious.

Peak popularity

Reached #1305 in 1928 — currently #8835 in the US.

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How else can you spell Onalee?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

What middle names flow best with Onalee?

Onalee works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Onalee Grace

How popular is Onalee right now?

Rising fast — up 3121 spots — currently #8835 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1910–2023#8835 · Top 6.5%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#8835	12	▲ up 3121 · +50% births
2022	#11956	8	▼ down 5343 · -56% births
2021	#6613	18	▲ up 2307 · +64% births
2020	#8920	11	▼ down 1645 · -31% births
2015	#7275	16	▲ up 2548 · +45% births
2010	#9823	11	▲ up 1164 · +22% births
2005	#10987	9	▼ down 167 · +80% births
1985	#10820	5	▼ down 4145
1965	#6675	5	▼ down 3719 · -62% births
1950	#2956	13	▼ down 440
1945	#2516	13	▲ up 542 · +44% births
1940	#3058	9	▼ down 1415 · -59% births
1935	#1643	22	▲ up 151 · +5% births
1930	#1794	21	▼ down 299 · -32% births
1925	#1495	31	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Onalee

Best Year1925Rank #1495

Peak Count31

Average Rank#5627

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1910 - 202318 years

The story of Onalee

Onalee entered American naming records in 1904 and has been in use for over 120 years. With 946 total births recorded, Onalee remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #2103 in 1910, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #8835 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Onalee in 1928:

Mary Betty Dorothy Helen Margaret

Onalee by decade

Onalee peaked in the 1920s. See all 1920s names →

Decade	Births
1900s	5
1910s	114
1920s ★	246
1930s	180
1940s	108
1950s	48
1960s	33
1980s	11
1990s	11
2000s	50
2010s	129
2020s	11

💎Onalee has only 946 total recorded births since 1904 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Onalee?

Common

OnaOnOnieOnyAlee

What names sound and feel like Onalee?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Onalee also consider these

Onnalee

American · A variant of

Ovalee

American · A beloved name

Opalee

American · Jewel

Jonalee

American · God is gracious

Indian · from the heart

Common questions about the name Onalee

What does the name Onalee mean?

Onalee means "God is gracious" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Onalee?

Onalee is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of Onalee?

Onalee originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Onalee?

Onalee is a three-syllable name pronounced AE1 N AA1 L IY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Onalee?

Onalee pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.