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Quick answerOta is a Japanese given name meaning "thick" or "abundant," derived from the kanji characters 太 (ota/futoi) or 織 (ota/ori).

Japanese · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,771
TrendVintage
Peak year1916
Syllables2
OriginJapanese
LanguageJapanese
CultureJapanese
Letters3
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#4,771

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ota

Ota is a Japanese given name meaning "thick" or "abundant," derived from the kanji characters 太 (ota/futoi) or 織 (ota/ori).

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Etymology

Ota is a Japanese given name meaning "thick" or "abundant," derived from the kanji characters 太 (ota/futoi) or 織 (ota/ori). The name is primarily used in Japanese culture and has been borne by various historical figures in Japan, including samurai and modern notable individuals.

Ota currently ranks #4,771 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.

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