Declining since 1995, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Oksana since 1950
Babies named Oksana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 318 |
| 2000s | 249 |
| 2010s | 178 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Oksana entered U.S. records in 1950, but its real surge came much later. The name reached its peak rank of 7,133 in 1995, reflecting a broader interest in Slavic names during that decade. In its peak year, about 1 in 107,151 baby girls received the name, and its trajectory has been consistently falling since 1995. Today Oksana remains a distinctive choice, rooted in Ukrainian and Russian tradition, yet still recognizable internationally.
Oksana is a Ukrainian form of the Greek name Xenia, derived from 'xenos' (stranger) but reinterpreted as 'hospitality' in the Christian context of 'xenia' (guest-friendship). The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Xenia of Rome. In Slavic countries, Oksana gained popularity as a standalone name, particularly in Ukraine, where it is often associated with the diminutive Ksenia or Kseniya. It became common in the 20th century, especially from the 1960s onward.
“Oksana” around the world
Where Oksana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oksa, Ksyusha, Sana, Ksenia
Sibling names for Oksana
Names that share Oksana's style, for a brother or sister.
