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Oceana

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Oceana Pronunciation

Oceana is pronounced oh-shee-AH-nah /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Feminine of Oceanus — from Greek Okeanos, 'the ocean; the great sea that encircles the earth'Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the sea: Oceana is a feminine of Oceanus — 'the ocean'. Lyrical, expansive, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFeminine of Oceanus — from Greek Okeanos, 'the ocean; the great sea that encircles the earth'
U.S. rank (2024)#5094 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

US baby name popularity trendUS births per year from 1915 to 2024. Peak in 2004 with 53 births.02753191519401960198020002020peak 2004 · 53

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

History & Origin

Oceana is a feminine of Oceanus — from Greek Okeanos, 'the ocean; the great river-sea that encircles the earth' (a Titan god). A lyrical, expansive nature name evoking the vast sea.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-ocean at the root, and expansive.

Did you know? Oceanus was the Greek god of the great sea that encircled the world — Oceana is its feminine, 'the ocean; of the sea'; a lyrical, expansive nature name.
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Oceana — etymology

Variations

OceaniaOshanaOceanna

Nicknames

Ocie

Themes & Styles

If you like Oceana…

Ocean— the base word-name
Marina— a fellow sea name
Coral— another ocean nature name
Cordelia— a fellow lyrical -lia name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Oceana?

Oceana is pronounced oh-shee-AH-nah (/ˌoʊ.ʃiˈɑ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Oceana said aloud.

How do you say Oceana?

Oceana is said oh-shee-AH-nah (/ˌoʊ.ʃiˈɑ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Oceana said aloud.

What does the name Oceana mean?

Oceana is a feminine of Oceanus — Greek 'the ocean; of the sea'.

Is Oceana a boy or girl name?

Oceana is a girl's name.

How popular is Oceana?

Oceana is a rare name in the U.S.

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