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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OH-ma /ˈoʊ.mə/
Origin: German; African
Meaning: German: grandmother; African: a term of endearment
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Oma has roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the German word "Oma," which translates to "grandmother." This term is derived from the Old High German "oma," a diminutive form of "amma," meaning mother. The transition into English occurred through the influence of German-speaking communities, particularly in the context of familial and affectionate terms.
Additionally, the name has connections to the Hebrew word "ima," also meaning mother, which further emphasizes its maternal connotations across cultures. Historically, the use of Oma as a term of endearment can be traced back to the 19th century, particularly among German immigrants in the United States, where it became a cherished way to refer to grandmothers.
The name's significance is underscored by its appearance in various literary and cultural contexts, where it symbolizes nurturing, wisdom, and familial bonds. While not directly associated with specific biblical figures or saints, the broader theme of matriarchal figures in family structures resonates throughout history, reinforcing the name's enduring appeal.
Culturally, the name Oma embodies a sense of warmth and affection, often associated with the nurturing roles that grandmothers play within families. This connection to family and heritage has allowed the name to maintain its relevance across generations.
In some cultures, diminutive forms or variations of the name, such as "Omi," have emerged, further illustrating the affectionate nature of the term. The name's simplicity and emotional resonance contribute to its lasting significance in various cultural contexts.
Famous people named Oma
In this section, you will find notable people named Oma. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Oma who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Oma K. is a musician best known for her work in the indie music scene.
Oma K. is a visual artist best known for her contemporary installations and exhibitions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Oma was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Oma has ranked as high as #659 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
In the past 5 years the name Oma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Oma is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Oma was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Oma.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1974 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1973 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1971 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1970 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1969 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1968 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1967 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1966 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1965 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1964 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1963 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1962 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1961 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1960 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1959 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1958 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1957 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1956 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1955 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1954 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1953 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1952 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1951 | 58 | 5 | 53 |
| 1950 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1949 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1948 | 73 | 5 | 68 |
| 1947 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| 1946 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1945 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1944 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 1943 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 1942 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1941 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 1940 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1939 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 1938 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 1937 | 126 | 6 | 120 |
| 1936 | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| 1935 | 115 | 6 | 109 |
| 1934 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 1933 | 152 | 5 | 147 |
| 1932 | 164 | 0 | 164 |
| 1931 | 162 | 10 | 152 |
| 1930 | 175 | 7 | 168 |
| 1929 | 185 | 5 | 180 |
| 1928 | 184 | 8 | 176 |
| 1927 | 188 | 8 | 180 |
| 1926 | 202 | 5 | 197 |
| 1925 | 253 | 10 | 243 |
| 1924 | 259 | 8 | 251 |
| 1923 | 247 | 11 | 236 |
| 1922 | 233 | 9 | 224 |
| 1921 | 268 | 6 | 262 |
| 1920 | 282 | 9 | 273 |
| 1919 | 250 | 5 | 245 |
| 1918 | 291 | 7 | 284 |
| 1917 | 233 | 10 | 223 |
| 1916 | 294 | 10 | 284 |
| 1915 | 284 | 5 | 279 |
| 1914 | 189 | 0 | 189 |
| 1913 | 176 | 5 | 171 |
| 1912 | 164 | 0 | 164 |
| 1911 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 1910 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| 1909 | 139 | 0 | 139 |
| 1908 | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| 1907 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 1906 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 1905 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 1904 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 1903 | 126 | 0 | 126 |
| 1902 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 1901 | 117 | 0 | 117 |
| 1900 | 116 | 0 | 116 |
| 1899 | 101 | 0 | 101 |
| 1898 | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| 1897 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| 1896 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1895 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1894 | 90 | 6 | 84 |
| 1893 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 1892 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 1891 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1890 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 1889 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 1888 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1887 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1886 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1885 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1884 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1883 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1882 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1881 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1880 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
Top States for Oma (1961)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 7 |