The nameOumou
Oumou is a West African name, common in Mali.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
Oumou comes from the Arabic umm, "mother", as in Umm Kulthum.
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In the United States Oumou reached its best rank, 3622nd, in 2013.
Famous people named Oumou
- Oumou Sangaré, singer
Popularity of the name Oumou
Oumou in the United States
Oumou was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 309 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Oumou. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Oumou in the United States were born before 2013, 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.
Oumou in France
Oumou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 895 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Oumou. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Oumou in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 136 births a year on average, against 107 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Oumou
Names from the same generation as Oumou, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oumou mean?
Oumou comes from the Arabic umm, "mother", as in Umm Kulthum.
What is the origin of the name Oumou?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Oumou a girl's or a boy's name?
Oumou is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Oumou?
In 2024, Oumou was the 4303rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 33 births.
What are good sibling names for Oumou?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aissata, Aminata, Kadiatou and Aissatou for a sister, Abdoulaye, Boubacar, Ibrahima and Ousmane for a brother.
Who are famous people named Oumou?
Oumou Sangaré, singer.