Boy · #5,355 in 2026

Oji

Name: Popularity of the name Oji in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oji, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,355

Peak Rank

#4,554 (1978)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1979

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4554

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oji

Oji first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 7 Ojis were born — ranking #4,554 that year. As of 2026, Oji ranks #5,355 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Ojis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Oji

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

Oj
Ojo
Oshi
Oci
Occi
Ohja
Edgy
Agee
Igy
Egy
Aji
Egi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oji

What does the name Oji mean?

Oji is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oji in 2026?

In 2026, Oji ranks #5,355 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Oji most popular?

Oji reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,554 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Oji a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oji is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Oji?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oji include Dougals, Lonnel, Shawntay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oji

Oji is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Oji's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,554. Use the chart and map above to compare Oji'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.