girl's name
Oya
OH-yah
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 109
Oya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Oya is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1978, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Oya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Oya?
In 2025, Oya was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Oya Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Oya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oya
- Pronunciation OH-yah
Sibling Names for Oya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oya
How popular is the name Oya?
In 2025, Oya was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Oya a girl's or a boy's name?
Oya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oya?
Oya has 2 syllables.
When was Oya most popular?
Oya peaked in 1978, when 5 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
Is Oya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Oya currently ranks #7,157 in France. It is a recent arrival in the birth records. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.