NAME PROFILE
Jerlean
Derived from the Spanish word for 'she-bear' or the Old Norse root for 'god,' Osa represents a blend of primal strength and divine grace. This name suggests a person who is both a fierce protector of those they love and a source of steady, calm wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 683 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1937 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1922 |
| Most recent | 1954 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MS — 61%AR — 22%TX — 13%TN — 4%OR — 0%
Notable People
Osa Johnson (Explorer and Documentary Filmmaker) · Osa Massen (Actress in 'A Woman's Face') · Osa Odighizuwa (Defensive Tackle for the Dallas Cowboys) · Osa Ighodaro (Professional Basketball Player) · Osa Atoe (Musician and Ceramic Artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
OsieOssie
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