Oka
A girl's name with 16 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Oka is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 16 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Oka is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Oka is a rare name that appears in multiple cultural traditions. In Japanese, it may mean hill or hillside; in various African languages it can carry different meanings; it also appears as a short form of names in other cultures. Without specific family context, its precise origin is unclear.
Oka is very uncommon in American records as a given name. Its brevity gives it a minimalist, open quality that can be read in multiple cultural directions — a name whose meaning depends entirely on the tradition from which it comes.
EtymologyShow more
Oka's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. For names recorded as far back as 1915, the lack of a clear origin label often means the name predates modern naming databases or belongs to a tradition not yet well-cataloged in English-language references.
What the data does show: Oka has 16 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, warm ending a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Oka has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 11 | — |
The Story of Oka
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Oka is a name steeped in history. Girls named Oka are most likely born between 1915 and 1925.
How rare is Oka?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Oka is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, peaked in the 1910s with 11 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1915–1925)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | #5577 |
| 1919 | 5 | #5370 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4129 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1925