boy's name
Oiva
OY-vah (Finnish)
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 104
Oiva is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1924 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Oiva is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 1916, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Oiva Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 72 |
| 1920s | 32 |
How Popular Is Oiva?
In 1924, Oiva was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Oiva
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oiva Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oiva over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oiva
- Finnish OY-vah
Sibling Names for Oiva
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oiva — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oiva
How popular is the name Oiva?
In 1924, Oiva was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Oiva a girl's or a boy's name?
Oiva is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oiva?
Oiva has 2 syllables.
When was Oiva most popular?
Oiva peaked in 1916, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.