Boy · #3,090 in 2026

Ojas

Dhātus (dhä·tōōs), n.pl. in Ayurveda, the seven fundamental principles (elements) that support the basic structure of the body.

Current Rank
#3,090
Peak Rank
#2,915 (2022)
Total Babies
679
5-Yr Trend
+11%
1999
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#2915
Peak Rank
679
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ojas

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dhātus (dhä·tōōs), n.pl. in Ayurveda, the seven fundamental principles (elements) that support the basic structure of the body.

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The Story of Ojas

Ojas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 43 Ojass were born — ranking #2,915 that year. As of 2026, Ojas ranks #3,090 for baby boys with 40 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 679 Ojass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ojas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ojas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Iyaz
  • Ojai
  • Okaz
  • Awas
  • Iwas
  • Ahwaz
  • Oyu
  • Oles
  • Oses
  • Okies
  • Olas
  • Oia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ojas

What does the name Ojas mean?
Dhātus (dhä·tōōs), n.pl. in Ayurveda, the seven fundamental principles (elements) that support the basic structure of the body.
How popular is Ojas in 2026?
In 2026, Ojas ranks #3,090 among boys' names in the U.S., with 40 babies given the name that year.
When was Ojas most popular?
Ojas reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,915 that year with 43 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ojas most popular?
Ojas has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Washington, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ojas.
Is Ojas a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ojas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ojas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ojas include Orphus, Wince, Ludvik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ojas

Ojas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 679 births in the dataset. Ojas's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,915. Use the chart and map above to compare Ojas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.