Unisex · #5,244 in 2026

Oza

Current Rank
#5,244
Peak Rank
#2,661 (1924)
Total Babies
154
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,661 (154 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,780 (26 total)
👧As Girl Name
1899
First Year
1949
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#2661
Peak Rank
154
Total Count
23
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1917
First Year
1961
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#3780
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Oza

As a girl name

Oza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1899, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 13 Ozas were born — ranking #2,661 that year. As of 2026, Oza ranks #5,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 154 Ozas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Oza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 6 Ozas were born — ranking #3,780 that year. As of 2026, Oza ranks #4,067 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Ozas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Oza

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oza

What does the name Oza mean?
Oza is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1899. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Oza in 2026?
In 2026, Oza ranks #5,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Oza most popular?
Oza reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #2,661 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Oza a unisex name?
Yes — Oza is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 86% of Ozas assigned female and 14% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Oza?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oza include Gwendoline, Aldonia, Beola. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oza

Oza is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1899 and has accumulated 154 births in the dataset. Oza's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #2,661. Use the chart and map above to compare Oza'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.