unisex name
Oshai
oh-SHY (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 41
Oshai is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 24% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1993, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Oshai Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Oshai?
In 2024, Oshai was given to 5 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.
Where Oshai Is Used
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.
How Oshai Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| O'shai | O'shai is Oshai written with an apostrophe, used in England and Wales, where it ranks #4,608. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Oshai
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oshai Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oshai over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oshai
- English oh-SHY
Sibling Names for Oshai
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oshai — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oshai
How popular is the name Oshai?
In 2024, Oshai was given to 5 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 Oshai a girl's or a boy's name?
Oshai is used for both girls and boys. About 24% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Oshai?
Oshai has 2 syllables.
When was Oshai most popular?
Oshai peaked in 1993, when 12 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.