Holding steady.
Popularity of Oanh since 1977
Babies named Oanh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 154 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in U.S. data in 1977, Oanh is a Vietnamese name meaning 'graceful' or 'oriole'. It reached its peak usage in 1981 and has maintained a stable trajectory since, though it has never ranked among the top names nationally. As a name that often appears in compound forms, Oanh reflects both natural imagery and cultural elegance, remaining a distinctive choice within Vietnamese communities.
Oanh is a Vietnamese name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese element 鶯 (anh) meaning 'oriole' or, by extension, 'graceful' or 'fine'. It is typically used as a feminine given name in Vietnam, often in compound forms or as a standalone name. The name has been in consistent but modest use among Vietnamese communities since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Anh
Sibling names for Oanh
Names that share Oanh's style, for a brother or sister.
