Total births
814
Girls' name · since 1969
Omayra
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 814 babies named Omayra, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 814
- total births
- 1969–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
814 girls have been named Omayra since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Omayra recorded 814 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2013.
- 814 total births
- 1969–2013 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
814 girls have been named Omayra since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2013.
- 814
- total births
- 1969–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Omayra was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
68 babies were named Omayra in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Omayra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Omayra's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Omayra at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Omayra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2013
- Peak year (1970)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Omayra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Omayra's strongest decade.
391 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Omayra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s
1970s
391 births
- 1980s
1980s
191 births
- 1990s 115
1990s
115 births
- 2000s 63
2000s
63 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 391 births (48% of all-time use).
How Omayra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Omayra's total volume
Omayra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Omayra by state
Where Omayra concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 285 | 35.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 65 | 8.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 28 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Connecticut | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 10 | 1.2% |
New York share of Omayra's total US births 35.0%
Even split
285 of 814 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Omayra? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 814 babies named Omayra. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 68 births.
When was Omayra most popular? ▼
Omayra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 391 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Omayra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Omayra are New York (285 births), New Jersey (65 births), Illinois (28 births).
How long has the name Omayra been used? ▼
Omayra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 45 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Omayra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oma, Omar, Omaira, Omari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Omayra's data
- Omayra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (391 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Omayras (285 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Omayra
Nearby Names Like Omayra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Omayra
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Omari Girl
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Omara Girl
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Compare Omayra side by side: Omayra vs Oma Omayra vs Omar Omayra vs Omaira
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Omayra: Baby Name Since 1969 - 814 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/omayra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Omayra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.