Oda
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Oda is a Germanic name meaning “wealth”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Oda
Oda is a name of Germanic origin meaning wealth, fortune, or possession. It traces back to the Old High German root od, which was a common element in noble naming traditions of the early Middle Ages. The name became historically significant through figures such as Saint Oda and various members of the medieval nobility, who elevated its usage across the Frankish and Saxon realms. It exemplifies the practice of utilizing nouns denoting prosperity to express familial aspirations for the bearer.
Meaning Comments
- Shardhed5700: I really like this name! Rare, unusual name, serious, strong, just a good name! I think, maybe someday this name can gain more popularity, but at the moment this looks like a really rare name. Oda is a great name!
- Beret_death: Oda is a super cool name.
- Lindalover25: I prefer Auda, actually (which is the older form). But this isn't bad.
Gender Usage of the Name Oda
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Oda is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Oda
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Oda is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 10,000M births |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 90.9M births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 4.93M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Oda ranked #5,003 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Oda shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #735 in 1911. Its lowest recorded position was #13,030 in 2005. Over the last 83 years (1942–2025) the name fell -3288 places (from #1,715 to #5,003).
Characteristics of the Name Oda
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- O — Girl Names Starting with O
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Oda is a two-syllable name with first-syllable stress, utilizing a simple vowel-heavy structure. It is historically linked to figures such as Saint Oda of Canterbury. The name's lack of contemporary usage markers marks it as part of a Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Oda
Middle names used with OdaMethodology
Oda is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Oda Bell · Oda Dougherty
Middle name suggestions for OdaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Oda is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Oda Moore · Oda Mills · Oda Marsh · Oda Marks · Oda Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Oda
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Oda. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Oda
Sound Like Oda Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ouida · Ottie · Ode · View all 5 names
Spelled Like Oda Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Odia
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Olivia · Olga · Opal · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Oda Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Oda”
Dictionary Meaning of "Oda"Methodology
A female given name in German
More Info
How to Spell Oda in ASL
- O
- d
- a
Comments on the name Oda
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Shinni_shan
This name is also used in Norway. [noted -ed]
Rubyrushair
Pronounced O-dah. [noted -ed]
Thefrayleaf
Oda Mae Brown is character from the movie "Ghost". She was played by Whoopi Goldberg.
Lethal_edge
Oda is a surname in Japan.