Oasis

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How to Pronounce Oasis

Pronounced oh-AY-sis /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the word oasis (from Greek, via Egyptian) — 'a fertile/green spot in a desert; a place of refuge and refreshment'; a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A fertile spot in a desert; a refuge: Oasis is a word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'oh-AY-sis').

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Origin LowGreek, Egyptian

MeaningFrom the word oasis (from Greek, via Egyptian) — 'a fertile/green spot in a desert; a place of refuge and refreshment'; a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#6711 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 65

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Oasis comes from the word oasis (from Greek, via Egyptian) — 'a fertile/green spot in a desert; a place of refuge and refreshment' (we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'oh-AY-sis').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-fertile-spot-and-a-refuge at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Oasis means 'a fertile/green spot in a desert; a place of refuge and refreshment' (from Greek, via Egyptian) — a lyrical, modern word-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the word-name; said 'oh-AY-sis').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Oasis — word-name

Variations

Oasys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oasis mean?

Oasis is a word-name — 'a fertile/green spot in a desert; a refuge'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Oasis?

It's said oh-AY-sis /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Oasis a boy or girl name?

Oasis is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Oasis?

Oasis is a very rare name in the U.S.