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The name Oasis is a girl's name meaning "fertile spot in a desert".

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A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023. 

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The name Oasis is currently ranked #5515 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #5515 in 2025. The name is most popular in California. Oasis is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Oasis is a boy's name meaning "fertile spot in a desert".

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Oasis is an ultra-rare word name that has only ever been used for a handful of babies born in the US. Its appeal is undeniable, though. An oasis can be a place of refuge, or a place of beauty, in an otherwise harsh environment. It also shares sounds with other popular and trendy names—think Owen, combined with Silas, with a touch of Ocean.

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The name Oasis is currently ranked #6711 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #6711 in 2025. The name is most popular in California. Oasis is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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