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Osama

♂ Boy

Pronounced oo-SAH-mah /uˈsɑ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Usama — from Arabic, 'a lion' (one of the Arabic words for the lion)Low

In 30 seconds: A lion: Osama spells Usama — 'a lion'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'oo-SAH-mah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Usama — from Arabic, 'a lion' (one of the Arabic words for the lion)
U.S. rank (2024)#7118 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 961

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919682024

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

Osama is a spelling of Usama — from Arabic, 'a lion'. Borne historically by Usama ibn Zayd, a young companion and commander beloved by the Prophet Muhammad. A crisp, strong name (said 'oo-SAH-mah'; nickname Sami).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-lion at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Osama means 'a lion' in Arabic (one of the many Arabic words for the lion) — Osama is a spelling of Usama, crisp and strong (borne by Usama ibn Zayd, a young commander beloved by the Prophet; said 'oo-SAH-mah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Usama — Arabic etymology

Variations

UsamaUsamahOussama

Nicknames

Sami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osama mean?

Osama spells Usama — Arabic 'a lion'.

How do you pronounce Osama?

It's said oo-SAH-mah /uˈsɑ.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Osama a boy or girl name?

Osama is a boy's name.

How popular is Osama?

Osama is a rare name in the U.S.

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