UK boy's name
Onias
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "strong like the wild ass".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Onias is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Onias popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Onias is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Onias. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Onias ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Onias.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Onias as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Onias mean?
The given name Onias has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "Onias," which means "strong" or "firm." The name can be traced back to the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC.
Onias is mentioned in several historical and religious texts. In the Bible, Onias is the name of several High Priests of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. The most notable of these was Onias III, who was the last legitimate High Priest before the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
The earliest recorded example of the name Onias dates back to the 3rd century BC. One of the first known individuals with this name was Onias I, who served as the High Priest of Jerusalem from around 323 BC to 300 BC.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Onias. One of the most famous was Onias IV, who lived in the 2nd century BC. He was the son of Onias III and established a Jewish temple in Leontopolis, Egypt, after being denied the position of High Priest in Jerusalem.
Another prominent individual named Onias was Onias of Crete, a Jewish writer and philosopher who lived in the 1st century BC. He wrote a treatise on the allegorical interpretation of the Pentateuch, which was highly influential in the development of Jewish and Christian exegesis.
In the Middle Ages, Onias de Aunay was a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and accounts of the crusades.
During the Renaissance period, Onias Panvinio, an Italian historian and antiquarian who lived from 1529 to 1568, was a notable figure. He wrote extensively on Roman antiquities and was a prominent member of the Roman Academy.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Onias, which has its roots in ancient Greek culture and language, and has been associated with religious, philosophical, and historical figures over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Onias by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Onias was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Onias: questions and answers
How popular is the name Onias in the UK right now?
In 2014, Onias was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Onias most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Onias in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Onias?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "strong like the wild ass".
How many people are called Onias in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Onias across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.