Oday

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Oday

Pronounced OO-day /ˈu.deɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Uday/Oday, 'one who runs swiftly; a swift runner' (a small group of fast warriors/runners)Medium

In 30 seconds: A swift runner: Oday is Arabic for 'one who runs swiftly'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'OO-day').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Uday/Oday, 'one who runs swiftly; a swift runner' (a small group of fast warriors/runners)

U.S. rank (2024)#6078 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

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

Oday comes from Arabic Uday/Oday, 'one who runs swiftly; a swift runner' (linked to a small group of fast, agile warriors or runners). A crisp, classic name across the Arab world (said 'OO-day'; nickname Oday).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-swift-runner at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Uday/Oday means 'one who runs swiftly; a swift runner' in Arabic (linked to a small band of fast warriors) — a crisp, classic name (said 'OO-day').

Overall data confidence 65%

Arabic references — Uday — etymology

Variations

UdayUdaiOdai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oday mean?

Oday is Arabic for 'one who runs swiftly; a swift runner'.

How do you pronounce Oday?

It's said OO-day /ˈu.deɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oday a boy or girl name?

Oday is a boy's name.

How popular is Oday?

Oday is a rare name in the U.S.