Osama Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Osama means 'lion' or 'lion-like' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Osama
Osama is an Arabic name meaning 'lion' or 'lion-like'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'usama', which means 'lion'. The name has Islamic origins and is popular among Muslims. It has historical significance as it was the name of Osama bin Laden, the founder of al-Qaeda. The name conveys strength, courage, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Osama
The popularity for the name Osama peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 65 births, which ranked number 3,924 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Osama had the most male births in 1999 with 65, which ranked number 1,642 out of 11,611 male names. The number of births for the name Osama has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 9 births, an increase of 50.00%. Among males, Osama has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 9 births, an increase of 50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Osama
- 20 Year Trend of Osama: -18.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Osama: 50.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Osama: 50.00%
Popularity of Osama by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Osama. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Osama in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Osama is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Osama
- Total Births of Osama: 9 (4.14%)
- Male Births of Osama: 9 (4.14%)
Given the upward trend of Osama over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.14% increase in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Osama have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%.