Odera

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-DEH-rah /oʊˈdɛ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Igbo name, 'as it is written (by God)' — an expression of trust in God's plan. A devotional name; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: An Igbo name of faith: Odera means 'as it is written (by God)' (said 'oh-DEH-rah'). Devotional and warm.

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Origin MediumIgbo

MeaningAn Igbo name, 'as it is written (by God)' — an expression of trust in God's plan. A devotional name; noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2019)#13578 ↘ Falling

2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

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

Odera is an Igbo name, 'as it is written by God,' voicing trust in providence. It is noted here respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-DEH-rah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Igbo families. Rare, devotional, and warm.

Did you know? Odera is Igbo for 'as it is written (by God)' — an expression of trust in God's plan — a devotional name (said 'oh-DEH-rah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Odera — Igbo 'as it is written by God'

Variations

OderahOdiraOderachi

Nicknames

OdeDera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Odera mean?

Odera is Igbo for 'as it is written (by God)' — an expression of trust in God's plan.

How do you pronounce Odera?

It's said oh-DEH-rah /oʊˈdɛ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Odera a boy or girl name?

Odera is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Odera?

Odera is rare in the U.S.