UK boy's name
Oshae
A unisex variant of the name Joshua of Hebrew origin meaning "God is savior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oshae is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oshae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2009 to 2021. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Oshae. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oshae ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Oshae.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oshae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Oshae mean?
The name Oshae is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It does not appear to have a clear linguistic or cultural root, and there is little information available on its historical usage or meaning.
Some sources suggest that Oshae may be a variant spelling or combination of the names Osha and Shae. Osha is a Native American name derived from the Choctaw word "osi," meaning "to hunt." Shae is a Hebrew name meaning "gift." However, the merging of these two names into Oshae and its potential significance is not well documented.
There are no known references to the name Oshae in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its origin and popularity seem to be a relatively recent phenomenon, likely within the last few decades.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Oshae are somewhat obscure. One of the earliest known people with this name was Oshae Yancy, an American actress born in 1988, who appeared in several television shows and films in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Another notable figure with the name Oshae was Oshae Jones, an American basketball player born in 1995. She played college basketball at the University of Buffalo and was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA in 2019.
Oshae Champagne, born in 1992, is a Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her clothing line and advocacy for sustainable fashion.
Oshae Semper, born in 1990, is an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles in the R&B and pop genres.
Oshae Browning, born in 1985, is a British author and children's book illustrator, known for her book series featuring diverse characters and themes.
While the name Oshae has gained some popularity in recent years, its historical roots and deeper cultural significance remain relatively obscure. Its usage appears to be a modern phenomenon, with limited information available on its origins or early bearers of the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oshae over time
The chart below shows babies named Oshae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oshae, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oshae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oshae 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4459 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3744 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Oshae
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Oshae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oshae in the UK right now?
In 2021, Oshae was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oshae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Oshae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oshae?
A unisex variant of the name Joshua of Hebrew origin meaning "God is savior".
How many people are called Oshae in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Oshae 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.