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Oshun
GirlMeaning of Oshun: Yoruba: 'goddess of love and fresh water'
Oshun is a girl's name most strongly associated with Yoruba naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4056th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4056
34 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
265
First recorded 2002 · peak 2022
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
20% boys · 80% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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