Onye
Girl nameOnye has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 2001. It peaked in 2002.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
21
Peak year
2002 (8 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2001
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Onye — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Onye.
Sibling name ideas for Onye
Same era and popularity as Onye, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Onye?
Onye has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 2001. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Onye peak?
Onye peaked in 2002, when 8 babies were given the name.
Is Onye a girl or boy name?
Onye is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Onye are girls).
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