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How to Pronounce Oday
Pronounced OO-day
π Hear it /Λu.deΙͺ/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: From Arabic Uday/Oday, 'one who runs swiftly; a swift runner' (a small group of fast warriors/runners) Medium β§ copy
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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Meaning From Arabic Uday/Oday, 'one who runs swiftly; a swift runner' (a small group of fast warriors/runners)
U.S. rank (2025) #6064 β Rising
2025 U.S. births 15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2018
Total births (all-time) β 149
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2018 1991 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). 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) β a crisp, classic name (said 'OO-day').
Overall data confidence 65%
Arabic references β Uday β etymology
Variations Uday Udai Odai
Nicknames β
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Odayβ¦ Ziad β a companion short Arabic boys' name Raed β a kin short Arabic boys' name Saif β another short Arabic boys' name Qusay β a similarly popular pick Rafay β a fellow Arabic choice 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 /Λu.deΙͺ/ β 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.
