MallowbyNames

Uzoma

oo-ZOH-mah · Good path, good journey

Peak popularity
1997
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Uzoma since 1981

Babies named Uzoma per year in U.S. Social Security records.

59141990200020102020Most births 1997GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1980s030
1990s043
2000s839
2010s06
2020s07

Meaning & origin

Uzoma is a distinctive Igbo name with a hopeful meaning of 'good path' or 'good journey.' First recorded in the United States in 1981, it saw its peak usage in 1997, according to Social Security data. While it has never entered the top 1000, it remains a meaningful choice for families wanting to honor their Nigerian heritage. The name has shown a stable trajectory over the decades, predominantly used for baby boys.

Uzoma is a masculine name of Igbo origin, derived from the elements 'uzo' meaning 'road' or 'path' and 'oma' meaning 'good'. It is often given with the hope that the child will have a prosperous and fortunate life journey. The name is common among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Uzo, Zoma

Variants: Uzochi, Uzodinma, Uzokwe

Sibling names for Uzoma

Names that share Uzoma's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Uzoma mean?
Uzoma means 'good path' or 'good journey' in Igbo.
How popular is the name Uzoma?
Uzoma is a rare name in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1981 and peaked in usage in 1997. It has not ranked in the top 1000 names.
Is Uzoma a boy's name or a girl's name?
Uzoma is traditionally a boy's name.