Osama
Osama is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Lion.
Origin and history
Osama is a traditional masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'lion'. It has a long historical usage in the Arab world as one of many poetic classical terms for the animal. In the United States, usage has remained relatively rare and specialized.
Popularity in the United States
979 babies in the United States have been named Osama since 1880. It ranks #3703 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1850.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.7 %)
- NY (27.3 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- NJ (10.2 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 419 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 77 |
Fun facts
- In classical Arabic literature, Osama is one of dozens of specific names and epithets used to describe a lion.
- Osama ibn Zayd was an early Islamic military leader who was deeply trusted by the prophet Muhammad.