Oma
Oma is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Thriving, flourishing, or high-born.
Origin and history
Oma is a feminine name of Germanic origin, historically used as a short form of names beginning with the element 'Omar-' or related to 'Omaira'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While mostly vintage today, it also coincides with the German word for grandmother.
Popularity in the United States
9,598 babies in the United States have been named Oma since 1880. It ranks #1691 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (18.8 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- OK (9.9 %)
- TN (9.5 %)
- AR (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 394 |
| 1890-1900 | 859 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,250 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,098 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,222 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,326 |
| 1940-1950 | 717 |
| 1950-1960 | 386 |
| 1960-1970 | 159 |
| 1970-1980 | 88 |
| 1980-1990 | 38 |
| 1990-2000 | 26 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Oma
- Oma Hy contrast: Historical figure
Fun facts
- In German, 'Oma' is the affectionate term for grandmother, though the given name developed independently.
- The name was most commonly registered in the United States between the 1880s and the 1930s.