US Popularity:5320
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Japanese
Meaning:Wealth; Large rice paddy
Ota is generally considered to be a shorter alternative to the German masculine name Otto. By association, Ota shares its meaning of “wealth.” However, in Japanese, Ota literally translates to “large rice paddy,” and is a surname given to people belonging to a samurai clan known by the same moniker. If your little samurai claims ancestry to this proud tribe, you are welcome to bestow this name on them. It can surely foster a love for their heritage and history.

Ota Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1937
#7514
in 1937
+ 1203
from 1927
In comparison to the previous year's data
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