Is Omya a boy's or girl's name?

Omya is primarily a girl's name.

When was Omya most popular?

Omya reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Omya?

Omya is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 2003. Its peak was in 2005.

Omya

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameSanskritNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Omya is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, related to the Sanskrit Om, the sacred syllable representing the primordial sound of the universe in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. The name carries a deeply spiritual quality, suggesting divine presence and cosmic harmony.

Omya has a soft, meditative sound that reflects its spiritual roots. It suits parents connected to South Asian traditions who want a name that is both meaningful in the deepest sense and genuinely rare in Western naming contexts.

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Popularity Over Time

Omya has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Omya
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	37	#14072	—
2000s	41	#12916	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(10 years, 2003–2018)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Omya
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2018	9	#11209	+3 (50.0%)
2017	6	#15450	-1 (-14.3%)
2015	7	#14124	+2 (40.0%)
2013	5	#18590	-5 (-50.0%)
2011	10	#10986	0
2007	10	#11424	+3 (42.9%)
2006	7	#14737	-3 (-30.0%)
2005	10	#10726	+4 (66.7%)
2004	6	#15581	-2 (-25.0%)
2003	8	#12112	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2003–2018) · Methodology