Oma
girl nameOma entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #275 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#275
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #330 |
| 1890s | #302 |
| 1900s | #295 |
| 1910s | #377 |
| 1920s | #465 |
| 1930s | #581 |
| 1940s | #975 |
| 1950s | #1694 |
| 1960s | #3427 |
| 1970s | #6646 |
| 1980s | #8179 |
| 1990s | #11408 |
| 2000s | #15593 |
| 2010s | #14195 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Oma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oma alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Oma in 2025?
- Oma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Oma most popular?
- Oma peaked in 1901, reaching #275 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Oma with classmates?
- Oma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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