Oseias

Oseias - A very unique male name

Oseias appeared on the charts for the first time in 2017 on position #1291. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Oseias and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Oseias? 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 Oseias. The baby boy name Oseias was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3333 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Oseias peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 1291.

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Oseias is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Oseias is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,033 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,033.

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 Oseias is where you live.

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Oseias origin and meaning

Portuguese — biblical name

The Portuguese form of Hosea, from Hebrew, 'salvation'

Oseias is the prophet Hosea's name in Portuguese Bibles, used as a boy's name in Brazil and in Brazilian-American families; it appeared in the US data in a single burst in 2017. The prophet is recorded in English under Hosea, so he is credited here rather than listed.

Attested etymology

Oseias is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Oseias

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

Ozzy / Ozias / Ocie / Okey / Ozzie / Ossie / Oziah / Oshea / Ojas / Oz /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Oseias

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 Oseias 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 Oseias?

3 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-ZAY-uhs · /oʊˈzeɪəs/
Portuguese pronunciation is closer to oh-ZEH-ee-ahs; anglicised readings vary

Around the world

• Oseas (Spanish) — The Spanish form of Hosea

Spellings and nicknames

• Hosea — The English biblical form of the same name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2017, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

The prophet Hosea in his Portuguese form — a Bible name with a Brazilian accent.

Worth knowing

• Its entire US history is one small burst in 2017, so it reads as very unfamiliar