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About Otha
Otha is a feminine name with American origins, though it was historically used for both genders. It may have evolved as a variant of other names like Otho or Othello, which have Greek and literary origins respectively. During the early 20th century, Otha had modest popularity in the United States, particularly in southern states, but has since become quite rare. The name carries a vintage charm and simplicity with its two syllables and soft ending. Otha's uniqueness might appeal to parents looking for a name with historical American roots but that stands apart from contemporary naming trends.
As of October 2026, Otha ranked #5867 in US births in 1971 SSA, peaked at #982 in 1907.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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