Osama
Osama: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əʊˈsɑːmə/ · /oʊˈsɑmə/
Meaning and origin of Osama
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic أُسَامَة (ʔusāma).
How popular is Osama?
Since 1880, 979 boys in the U.S. have been named Osama. Its highest rank for boys was #1649 in 1999. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Osama FAQ
What does the name Osama mean?
A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic أُسَامَة (ʔusāma).
What is the origin of the name Osama?
Osama is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Osama?
Since 1880, 979 boys in the U.S. have been named Osama. Its highest rank for boys was #1649 in 1999. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Osama a boy or girl name?
Osama is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 979 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.