Find out how popular the first name Oxana has been for the last 19 years (from 1999 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Oxana by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Oxana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Oxana.

The history of the first name Oxana

The name Oxana is of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name "Xenia," which means "hospitable" or "welcoming." It is a feminine form of the name Xenos, which means "stranger" or "foreigner" in Greek. The name Xenia was popularly used in the Byzantine Empire, and it later spread to Russia through the influence of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The earliest recorded use of the name Oxana dates back to the 10th century in Kievan Rus', a medieval East Slavic state that encompassed parts of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and western Russia. It was relatively uncommon during this period but gained popularity in the later centuries, particularly after the adoption of Christianity in Kievan Rus' in 988 AD.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Oxana was Saint Xenia of St. Petersburg, who lived in the 18th century (c. 1719 - c. 1803). She was a renowned Russian Orthodox saint known for her eccentric behavior and deep spiritual devotion. She became a symbol of humility and charity in Russian Orthodox tradition.

Another notable Oxana in history was Oxana Aleksandrovna Baryatinskaya (1853-1920), a Russian noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable work and support for education and cultural initiatives in Russia.

In the 20th century, Oxana Aleksandrovna Bulakh (1888-1972) was a Russian writer and poet who was influential in the Silver Age of Russian poetry. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Oxana Alexandrovna Kazakova (1964-2015) was a Soviet and Russian chess player who achieved the title of Woman Grandmaster in 1976 and was a multiple-time champion of the Soviet Union and Russia.

Oxana Andreyevna Fedorova (born 1977) is a Russian model, television presenter, and beauty queen who won the Miss Universe pageant in 2002, representing Russia.

While the name Oxana has its roots in the Eastern Slavic and Greek-speaking regions, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in Eastern Europe and regions with significant Russian cultural influence.

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