UK girl's name
Oksana
A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "highly respected" or "praised".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oksana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Oksana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2000 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Oksana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oksana ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 5 girls were registered as Oksana.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oksana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Oksana mean?
The name Oksana has its roots in the Ukrainian and Russian languages, originating from the Greek name "Xenia," which means "hospitable" or "welcoming stranger." It is believed to have emerged as a popular name around the 10th century during the spread of Christianity in Eastern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oksana can be found in the Kyivan Rus', an ancient East Slavic state that existed from the 9th to the 13th century. The name was often associated with hospitality and kindness, traits that were highly valued in the Slavic cultures of the time.
In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Oksana of Chernigov, a daughter of a Kievan prince, was known for her charitable works and devotion to the Orthodox Christian faith. Her legacy helped popularize the name further in the region.
Throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance period, the name Oksana continued to be widely used among the Eastern Slavic populations, particularly in Ukraine and Russia. It was often associated with nobility and aristocracy, as many noble families adopted the name for their daughters.
One notable figure from this era was Oksana Dolska (1630-1686), a Ukrainian noblewoman and poet who was renowned for her literary works and contributions to the cultural renaissance of the time.
In the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with Oksana Petrivna Steshenko (1900-1935), a renowned Ukrainian writer and activist who played a significant role in the Ukrainian cultural revival movement.
During the Soviet era, the name Oksana remained popular among Russian and Ukrainian families, with several notable figures bearing the name, such as Oksana Maksimovna Derevko (1926-2018), a Soviet and Russian actress known for her roles in numerous films and theater productions.
Other notable individuals with the name Oksana include Oksana Baiul (born 1977), a Ukrainian figure skater and Olympic gold medalist, and Oksana Chusovitina (born 1976), a Uzbekistani gymnast who has competed in a record-breaking eight Olympic Games.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oksana over time
The chart below shows babies named Oksana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oksana, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oksana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oksana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5634 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3974 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Oksana
- Olivia 123,111
- Orla 10,799
- Olive 6,815
- Ophelia 4,939
- Ottilie 4,407
- Oliwia 2,608
- Ocean 1,811
- Orlaith 1,357
- Olivia-Rose 1,250
- Octavia 1,243
- Olivia-Grace 618
- Orlagh 608
FAQ
Oksana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oksana in the UK right now?
In 2023, Oksana was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oksana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 5 babies registered as Oksana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oksana?
A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "highly respected" or "praised".
How many people are called Oksana in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Oksana across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.