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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The sea (an elaboration of 'Ocean' with the feminine -a ending)
- Origin
- English (from 'Ocean' + -a), ultimately Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- oh-shee-AN-uh
Oceana is an elaboration of 'Ocean,' built by adding the feminine -a ending, and it carries the straightforward meaning "the sea." The name traces to English, with roots ultimately going back to Greek. If you're drawn to water-inspired names with a clear, transparent meaning, Oceana fits that brief.
Meaning & Origin of Oceana
Meaning: The sea (an elaboration of 'Ocean' with the feminine -a ending).
Origin: English (from 'Ocean' + -a), ultimately Greek.
How to Pronounce Oceana
oh-shee-AN-uhIPA /oʊʃiˈænə/
Popularity of Oceana
Oceana reached its high point in 2004 at rank #2986, and by 2024 it had fallen to #5094 with just 26 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Oceana mean?
The sea (an elaboration of ‘Ocean’ with the feminine -a ending).
How do you pronounce Oceana?
Oceana is pronounced oh-shee-AN-uh (IPA: /oʊʃiˈænə/).
Is Oceana a popular name right now?
Oceana peaked at #2986 in 2004 and is ranked #5094 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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