Odeya
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "I will praise God".
Name Census estimates that about 62 living Americans carry the first name Odeya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Odeya today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Odeya births was 2024 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Odeya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Odeya with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Odeya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
62
~ 1 in 5,528,296 Americans
Peak year
2024
15 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,483
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Odeya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Odeya from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 46 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Odeya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Odeya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Odeya
The name Odeya has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a feminine given name that is believed to have originated in ancient Israel, possibly during the biblical period.
One theory suggests that Odeya is derived from the Hebrew word "odeh," which means "to give thanks" or "to praise." This connection implies that the name might have been given to express gratitude or to honor a higher power.
Another possible origin is that Odeya is a variant of the Hebrew name "Odelia," which means "I will praise the Lord." This etymology further reinforces the connection between the name and religious or spiritual connotations.
While the name Odeya is not explicitly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Hebrew roots and potential meanings align with the cultural and religious traditions of ancient Israel.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Odeya can be found in the 19th century. Odeya Nini (1808-1888) was a prominent Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Palestine during the Ottoman Empire era.
In more recent history, Odeya Rush (born 1997) is an Israeli-American actress known for her roles in films such as "The Giver" and "Lady Bird." She has brought the name Odeya into the spotlight in the entertainment industry.
Odeya Soufian (born 1999) is an Israeli model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss Israel 2021 competition, further increasing the name's visibility in contemporary times.
Odeya Cohen (1956-2003) was an Israeli author and journalist who wrote several novels and short stories, contributing to the literary landscape of modern Israel.
Odeya Harrari (born 1989) is an Israeli singer and songwriter who has released several albums and has gained popularity in the Israeli music scene, showcasing the versatility of the name across different artistic fields.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Odeya, highlighting its enduring presence and significance within the Hebrew culture and beyond.
People
Odeya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Odeya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Odeya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Odeya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 62 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Odeya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,528,296 US residents.
Is Odeya a common name?
We classify Odeya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Odeya most popular?
The single biggest year for Odeya was 2024, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Odeya is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Odeya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Odeya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Odeya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Odeya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Odeya in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Odeya can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Odeya?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.