Holding steady.
Popularity of Osha since 1924
Babies named Osha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Osha's real moment was 1997.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 38 | 5 |
| 1980s | 74 | 0 |
| 1990s | 121 | 65 |
| 2000s | 36 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Osha is a rare and modern name that has seen occasional use in the United States since 1924. Its origin is unclear, making it a choice for parents seeking a distinctive and short name. The name reached its peak popularity in 1997, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Trajectory data indicates the name has been stable in usage, without significant spikes or declines. Due to its rarity, Osha does not appear in top state data, and similar names like Osha or Asha may offer more familiar alternatives.
Osha is a name of uncertain and likely modern coinage. It may have emerged as a creative variant of popular names like Osha or Oshun, or as an invented name combining fashionable sounds. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century, with a peak in the 1990s.
Sibling names for Osha
Names that share Osha's style, for a brother or sister.
