boy's name
Oska
OS-kuh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 140
Oska is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2015, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Oska Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Oska?
In 2024, Oska was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Oska
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oska Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oska over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oska
- English OS-kuh
Sibling Names for Oska
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oska — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oska
How popular is the name Oska?
In 2024, Oska was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Oska a girl's or a boy's name?
Oska is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oska?
Oska has 2 syllables.
When was Oska most popular?
Oska peaked in 2015, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.