Oksana

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Oksana Pronunciation

Oksana is pronounced ok-SAH-nah /ɒkˈsɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Ukrainian/Russian name, variously linked to Xenia ('hospitality; a guest', Greek) and read as 'praise to God'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hospitable; praise to God: Oksana is Ukrainian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ok-SAH-nah').

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Origin LowGreek, Ukrainian

MeaningA Ukrainian/Russian name, variously linked to Xenia ('hospitality; a guest', Greek) and read as 'praise to God'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7148 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,040

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Oksana is a Ukrainian/Russian name — variously linked to Xenia ('hospitality; a guest', Greek) and read as 'praise to God' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (borne by the skater Oksana Baiul; said 'ok-SAH-nah'; nickname Ksusha).

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian and Russian families. Rare, hospitable-and-praise-to-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Oksana is a Ukrainian/Russian name variously linked to Xenia ('hospitality; a guest', Greek) and read as 'praise to God' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ok-SAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Oksana — routes layered

Variations

OxanaAksana

Nicknames

Ksusha

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Greek Ukrainian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Oksana?

Oksana is pronounced ok-SAH-nah (/ɒkˈsɑ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Oksana said aloud.

How do you say Oksana?

Oksana is said ok-SAH-nah (/ɒkˈsɑ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Oksana said aloud.

What does the name Oksana mean?

Oksana is a Ukrainian name, variously linked to Xenia ('hospitality') and 'praise to God'; the routes are layered.

Is Oksana a boy or girl name?

Oksana is a girl's name.

How popular is Oksana?

Oksana is a rare name in the U.S.