The nameOihana
Oihana is a Basque girl's name, given in France since the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Basque
Meaning
From the Basque oihan, "forest".
Origin
Basque.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Oihana peaked in the late 2000s and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Oihana
Oihana in France
1493rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (50 births)
1,125babies named Oihana in France since 1900
Oihana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 380 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Oihana. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Oihana in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oihana mean?
From the Basque oihan, "forest".
What is the origin of the name Oihana?
Basque.
Is Oihana a girl's or a boy's name?
Oihana is a girl's name.