Everything about the name OMA

Meaning, origin, history

The name Oma is of German origin and means "grandmother". It comes from the German word for grandmother, which is also Oma. This name has a long history in Germany and has been used as a term of endearment for grandmothers since the Middle Ages. Today, it is still widely used throughout Germany and other parts of Europe to refer to one's maternal grandmother. While it may not be as common as some other names, Oma remains an important part of German cultural heritage and tradition.

See also

German

Popularity of the name OMA since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Oma has seen a fluctuating number of births over the years in the United States. Between 1880 and 2018, there have been a total of 9598 babies named Oma.

The peak years for the name Oma were between 1915 to 1924, with the highest number of births occurring in 1915 at 279. This suggests that during this period, the name was quite popular among parents.

However, after the 1930s, the popularity of the name Oma began to decline significantly. By the late 1940s and early 1950s, the number of births for the name Oma had fallen below 50 per year.

Since then, the name Oma has remained relatively uncommon in the United States. Between 2008 and 2018, there were only five births each year with the name Oma.

Despite its decline in popularity over the years, it is interesting to note that the name Oma still appears occasionally among newborns in the United States.

Variations of the Name OMA

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