Otha
Pronunciation: [ uhth-AH ]
Does Otha flow with your last name?
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Otha
Same sound, same style — different options
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Otha
See all →What the Otha report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Otha the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Otha head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →Historical Record
Otha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,027 babies have been named Otha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Otha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,484 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,484
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Otha fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Also a Girl Name
Otha is also used as a girl name, ranked #13704.
View Otha as a girl name →Similar Names
See all names like Otha →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Otha with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Otha and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Otha sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Old English origin
"exquisitely beautiful, charming"
#13,435 in US
Irish Dineen origin
"little fort dweller"
#13,440 in US
American English slang origin
"tough, masculine, rugged"
#13,319 in US
Germanic origin
"work ruler, powerful one"
#13,449 in US
Yoruba origin
"God is sufficient for me"
#13,450 in US
Irish origin
"little seal"
#13,321 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Otha's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Otha
Is Otha a boy or girl name?
How do you pronounce Otha?
How popular is the name Otha?
Is Otha a common or rare name?
What boy names are similar to Otha?
About the Name Otha
Otha is a boy name .
Is Otha a boy or girl name? Otha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,484 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,704. Otha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Otha is currently ranked #13,484 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Otha include Othniel, Othman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis