Bona
Girl nameBona has been given to 191 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1945.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
191
Peak year
1945 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
95% girls / 5% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Bona — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bona.
Sibling name ideas for Bona
Same era and popularity as Bona, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bona?
Bona has been given to 191 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bona peak?
Bona peaked in 1945, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Bona a girl or boy name?
Bona is primarily a girl name (95% of babies named Bona are girls).
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