Omayra
Every Omayra since 1969 — 814 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Omayra
Omayra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1969, 814 American babies have been named Omayra. Its peak came in 1970, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Omayra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Omayra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,588 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,621 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,075 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,735 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,731 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,100 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,463 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,913 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,784 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,513 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,169 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,644 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,233 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,952 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,548 |
| 1970 | 68 | #1,485 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Omayra
- Omayra Sánchez Politician · 1972–1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Omayra in 2025?
Omayra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Omayra?
814 babies have been named Omayra in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Omayra most popular?
Omayra peaked in 1970, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Omayra a boy or girl name?
Omayra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Omayra rising or falling?
Omayra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Omayra?
Well-known people named Omayra include Omayra Sánchez (politician).