Girl · #2,061 in 2026

Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a landlocked state in the South Central and Southwestern regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the southwest, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, Arkansas to the southeast, New Mexico to the west, and Colorado to the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 United States.

Current Rank
#2,061
Peak Rank
#2,061 (1907)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1907
First Year
1907
Last Year
1907
Peak Year
#2061
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Oklahoma

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

Oklahoma is a landlocked state in the South Central and Southwestern regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the southwest, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, Arkansas to the southeast, New Mexico to the west, and Colorado to the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 United States.

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Etymology
The name Oklahoma comes from the Choctaw language phrase okla , 'people', and humma , translated as 'red'. Choctaw Nation Chief Allen Wright suggested the name in 1865 during treaty negotiations with the federal US government on the use of Indian Territory . He envisioned an all exclusive American Indian state controlled by the United States bureau of Indian Affairs . A painting of the 1865 Council now hangs in the Oklahoma Senate. Oklahoma later became the de facto name for Oklahoma Territory , and it was officially approved in 1890, two years after that area was opened to American settlers .
Origin & history
Main article: History of Oklahoma

The Story of Oklahoma

Oklahoma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1907, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1907, when 5 Oklahomas were born — ranking #2,061 that year. As of 2026, Oklahoma ranks #2,061 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Oklahomas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Oklahoma

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

  • Oklahoman
  • Oklahomans
  • Tullahoma
  • Yokohama
  • Okayama
  • Scotoma
  • Saloma
  • Sealyham
  • Salama

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oklahoma

What does the name Oklahoma mean?
Oklahoma is a landlocked state in the South Central and Southwestern regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the southwest, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, Arkansas to the southeast, New Mexico to the west, and Colorado to the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 United States.
How popular is Oklahoma in 2026?
In 2026, Oklahoma ranks #2,061 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Oklahoma most popular?
Oklahoma reached its peak popularity in 1907, ranking #2,061 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Oklahoma a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Oklahoma is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Oklahoma?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oklahoma include Allee, Delie, Izena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Oklahoma's peak popularity came in 1907 when it ranked #2,061. Use the chart and map above to compare Oklahoma'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.