Rising since 1995, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Oasis since 1995
Babies named Oasis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 | 0 |
| 2000s | 87 | 5 |
| 2010s | 77 | 0 |
| 2020s | 107 | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Oasis entered U.S. birth records in 1995 and has seen a steady rise, reaching its peak rank of 5,410 in 2025. It is given to about 1 in 69,881 newborns, reflecting its niche but growing appeal. The name is most popular in California, which accounted for a notable share of its early adopters. Oasis fits a modern trend of nature-inspired word names like Sage and River, offering a distinctive choice with a positive meaning of refuge and tranquility.
Oasis is a modern English word name taken directly from the noun, which entered English via Latin from Greek óasis (ὄασις), itself borrowed from an Egyptian or Coptic source. Originally a geographical term for a fertile area in a desert, it has been used as a given name since the late 20th century, likely inspired by nature and the positive connotations of respite and tranquility. It gained some visibility in the Anglophone world after the formation of the rock band Oasis in 1991.
Where Oasis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozy, Sisi
Sibling names for Oasis
Names that share Oasis's style, for a brother or sister.
