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Osiyo

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Pronounced oh-SEE-yoh /oʊˈsiː.joʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Cherokee osiyo, 'hello; greetings' - a common word of welcome, used as a given name in the word-name style. Noted respectfully as a living-language greeting rather than a traditional personal name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm word-name: Osiyo is the Cherokee 'hello' (said 'oh-SEE-yoh'). Friendly and meaning-rich, noted respectfully.
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Origin LowCherokee
MeaningFrom the Cherokee osiyo, 'hello; greetings' - a common word of welcome, used as a given name in the word-name style. Noted respectfully as a living-language greeting rather than a traditional personal name.
U.S. rank (2025)#9938 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520162025

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

Osiyo means 'hello' in Cherokee, a common warm greeting. Used as a name it reads friendly and word-based; we note it respectfully as a greeting rather than a traditional personal name - very rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-SEE-yoh').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, welcoming, and word-based.

Did you know? Osiyo is the Cherokee word for 'hello; greetings' - a familiar word of welcome used as a given name, which we note respectfully as a living-language greeting (said 'oh-SEE-yoh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Osiyo — Cherokee 'hello'; word-name, noted respectfully

Variations

OsiOsiyaOsiyoh

Nicknames

OsiSiyo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osiyo mean?

Osiyo is the Cherokee word for 'hello; greetings,' used as a given name. We note it respectfully as a living-language greeting.

How do you pronounce Osiyo?

It's said oh-SEE-yoh /oʊˈsiː.joʊ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Osiyo a boy or girl name?

Osiyo is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Osiyo?

Osiyo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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