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Omaya

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Pronounced oh-MY-ah /oʊˈmaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Umayya/Omaya, an old name of the Umayyad line, sometimes glossed 'little slave; servant' or tied to 'high; elevated'; also read near Amaya. Routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Arabic name: Omaya echoes the old Umayya, also read near Amaya (said 'oh-MY-ah'). Warm and heritage-rich; routes vary.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Umayya/Omaya, an old name of the Umayyad line, sometimes glossed 'little slave; servant' or tied to 'high; elevated'; also read near Amaya. Routes vary.
U.S. rank (2024)#10847 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420012024

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

Omaya (Umayya) is an old Arabic name, variously glossed, and read too near Amaya. It carries a soft, heritage-rich feel; routes vary, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-MY-ah').

It appears rarely in U.S. data. Rare, warm, and gentle.

Did you know? Omaya is a spelling of the Arabic Umayya - an old name of the Umayyad line - and is also read near Amaya, a warm, gentle name whose routes vary, which we note (said 'oh-MY-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Omaya — Arabic Umayya; near Amaya; routes vary

Variations

UmayyaOmayyaAmaya

Nicknames

MayaMimi

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If you like Omaya…

Amaya— the near-twin it echoes
Maya— a short cousin in sound
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Anaya— a like soft -aya name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Omaya mean?

Omaya is a form of the Arabic Umayya, an old name variously glossed; it also reads near Amaya. Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Omaya?

It's said oh-MY-ah /oʊˈmaɪ.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Omaya a boy or girl name?

Omaya is a girl's name.

How popular is Omaya?

Omaya is a rare name in the U.S.

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