Oza
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly of African roots.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Oza. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 85.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Oza today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oza births was 1917 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Oza is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ozas were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1917
13 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,498
Tracked since 1899
Gender
Gender distribution for Oza
Oza leans heavily female at 85.6% of total registrations, but 26 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Oza as a male name
- Ranked #4,498 in 1961
- 5 male births in 1961
- Peak: 1927 (6 births)
Oza as a female name
- Ranked #5,836 in 1949
- 5 female births in 1949
- Peak: 1924 (13 births)
Popularity
Oza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oza from the 1890s through to the 1960s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 68 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oza
The given name Oza has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE. In Sanskrit, the name Oza is derived from the word "ojah," which means "strength" or "vigor."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Oza can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most significant Hindu scriptures. The Rigveda is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns that date back to the second millennium BCE. In this ancient text, the name Oza is associated with a mythological figure or deity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oza. One of the earliest recorded instances is Oza, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions.
Another historical figure with the name Oza was Oza Manohar Sahu, a prominent Indian freedom fighter who lived from 1892 to 1942. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the struggle for India's freedom.
In the realm of literature, Oza Nekhusi was a renowned Ethiopian scholar and poet who lived during the 15th century. He is best known for his works written in Ge'ez, an ancient Semitic language, and is celebrated for his contributions to the literary and cultural heritage of Ethiopia.
Moving forward in time, Oza Shavakh was an influential Armenian composer and conductor who lived from 1906 to 1973. He played a significant role in the development of Armenian classical music and is recognized for his compositions, which blended traditional Armenian folk melodies with contemporary Western influences.
Lastly, Oza Huriter was a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher who lived during the 10th century CE. He is renowned for his works on ethics, metaphysics, and logic, and his writings had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of the Islamic Golden Age.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Oza, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and diverse origins.
People
Oza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Oza a common name?
We classify Oza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 180 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oza most popular?
The single biggest year for Oza was 1917, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oza is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oza a female name?
Yes, 85.6% of people registered as Oza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Oza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oza in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oza can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Oza?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.