Oday - A very unique male name
Oday at a glance
Oday is ranked #3699 among boy baby names in 2025, with 6 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #3699 and first appeared on the charts in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #3699
- Births in 2025
- 6
- Peak year
- 2025 (#3699)
- First appeared
- 2025
- Popularity
- 1 in 244,381 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Oday peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3699.
Famous with this name
Oday Rasheed
Ale Oday
Oday Tfaily
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Oday is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Oday is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,697 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,697.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 Oday is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Oday origin and meaning
Arabic — transliteration variant of Uday
Uncertain — Oday transliterates Uday, an Arabic name whose derivation, often linked to a root for running or attacking first, is debated
Oday is a spelling of Uday, a name known in the West chiefly through Uday Hussein, Saddam Hussein's son — but that association belongs to the Uday spelling and he is not listed as a bearer here. The name's own Arabic derivation is not securely established.
Origin uncertain
Oday is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Oday, pop culture references for the name Oday and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Oday
We've found the following names that sound similar to Oday, sorted by popularity.
Otto / Otha / Otho / Odie / Oddie / Ottie / Oded / Ott /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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3699 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 1697 |
Even more about Oday
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 Oday 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 male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Oday?
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.Pronunciation
oo-DAY · /uːˈdeɪ/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Uday — The standard transliteration of the same Arabic name.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2025, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Within Arabic-speaking families Oday is a familiar heritage name; outside them its sound is short and striking.
Worth knowing
- The name family carries the strong association of Uday Hussein, which many families will weigh.
- English speakers may read it as the phrase 'O day' or as Odie.
