Oma
Meaning
of disputed origin: possibly an English pet form of Naomi, Hebrew for pleasantness; other languages claim unrelated meanings.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Oma peaked in the 1890s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
37 people · the #81,857 first name in Brazil · median age 32
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Oma
People given the name Oma in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Oma deep dive
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