The name Oma is of German origin and means "grandmother". It comes from the German word for grandmother, which is also Oma. This name has a long history in Germany and has been used as a term of endearment for grandmothers since the Middle Ages. Today, it is still widely used throughout Germany and other parts of Europe to refer to one's maternal grandmother. While it may not be as common as some other names, Oma remains an important part of German cultural heritage and tradition.
The name Oma experienced fluctuating popularity over the years with a total of 9598 births recorded from 1880 to 2018. The name peaked in popularity around the early 1900s, with over 160 births per year between 1912 and 1914. However, after World War I, the number of births named Oma began to decline steadily. By the late 1930s, fewer than 150 births were recorded each year, a trend that continued into the mid-1970s with less than 20 births per year on average. Since then, the name has become quite rare, with only sporadic occurrences of single-digit births per year up until recent times.