Oasis

Oasis - A very unique female name

Oasis appeared on the charts for the first time in 2002 on position #5172. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Oasis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Oasis? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Oasis. The baby girl name Oasis was given to 5 baby girls in 2025, ranking #5166 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 260,694 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Oasis peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 5166.

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Oasis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Oasis is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #3,414 - and is the least popular in California at position #3,414.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Oasis is where you live.

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Oasis origin and meaning

English word name

The English word oasis — a fertile refuge in a desert — from Greek oasis, of Egyptian origin

Oasis is an English word name in the data in 2002 and 2025. The word travelled from an Egyptian place-word through Greek into English, and its use as a girl's name trades on the image of water and rest in a dry land. For many hearers the dominant association is the band Oasis, whose members' association is with the surname-free band name and belongs in the note, not the bearer list.

Attested etymology

Oasis is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Oasis, pop culture references for the name Oasis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Oasis

We've found the following names that sound similar to Oasis, sorted by popularity.

Ocie / Ossie / Ozie / Ozzie / Osie / Ozzy / Ok / Oyuki / Okie / Oysha /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Oasis

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Oasis a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Oasis?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

oh-AY-sis · /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
The spoken name has three syllables; the site's syllable table gives 2, which this pronunciation does not match.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2002, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word nameNature

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Oasis for an image — shelter, water, calm in a harsh landscape — in a single striking word. It is evocative and almost unused as a name.

Worth knowing

• The Oasis band association is loud, including the Gallagher brothers' famous feuding.
• The syllable table count (2) disagrees with the spoken three syllables.