How Many People Are Named Ossama?

Complete statistics for the name Ossama: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ossama
Very Rare
Arabic

Ossama is a very rare male name, with only 22 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 14,721,641 Americans. The majority of those named Ossama are under 30, giving the name a distinctly modern vibe.

~22
Living in US
1 in 14,721,641
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Osama
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,921
Worldwide Bearers
#17,643
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
27,110
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
12,880
🇲🇦 Morocco
5,923
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,380
🇱🇾 Libya
1,469
🇶🇦 Qatar
481
🇺🇸 United States
371
🇩🇿 Algeria
333
🇪🇸 Spain
320
🇰🇼 Kuwait
313

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
22 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
17
Would be under 30 (74%)
6
Would be 30–60 (26%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 23 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
28
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
82
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ossama Through the Generations

Ossama peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with seven births, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the average age of someone named Ossama is 28, with most falling within the under-30 bracket. This trend suggests that Ossama remains a name favored by younger parents, maintaining its status as a contemporary choice.

✨ Similar Names to Ossama

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ossama's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ossama

How Many People Have the Name Ossama?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22 people in the United States currently share the name Ossama. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,721,641 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ossama a Common or Rare Name?

Ossama is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ossama Mean?

Ossama means "creative variant of Osama" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ossama in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ossama Most Popular?

The name Ossama reached peak popularity in 2000, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ossama?

Approximately 22 people named Ossama live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,721,641 Americans.

Is Ossama a rare name?

Ossama is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,721,641 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ossama mean?

Ossama means "creative variant of Osama" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ossama more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ossama are male and 0% are female.

When was Ossama most popular?

Ossama peaked in 2000 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US22
All-Time Births23
1 in X1 in 14,721,641
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2000
World Rank#17,643
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.