Oya

Oya is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “lace.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Oya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“lace”
Also spelled
Ohya

About the name Oya

Oya belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “lace” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Ohya.

In the United States, Oya first appears in Social Security records in 2017. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11008 in 2022, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 38 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Oya in US records

First recorded (US)
2017
Best US rank
#11008 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Total since 1880
38

Spellings & short forms

Ohya

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Oya mean?

Oya means “lace” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Oya a boy or girl name?

Oya is a girl name.

What origin is the name Oya?

Oya comes from the Turkish tradition. It is also spelled Ohya.

How popular is the name Oya?

Oya first appears in US records in 2017. Its best-ever ranking was #11008 in 2022, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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