Oda
- Pronunciation
- [O-da]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Elfin Spear
- Origin
- German
Oda Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,324 baby girls have been named Oda. The name peaked in 1918 with 43 US births that year (rank #1147).
Top States for Oda
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Oda births are: Kentucky (64), Texas (41), Alabama (13).
Other German-Origin Names Like Oda
If you like Oda's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
3-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Oda's exact length and starting letter: Oba, Obi, Odd, Ode, Odi.
Quick Facts About Oda
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Compare Oda to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Oda against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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