Hello
Osiyo is a traditional Cherokee greeting meaning 'hello'. While primarily used as a salutation, it has recently been adopted as a given name to honor Cherokee heritage and language. It represents a spirit of welcome and community.
Less common today
Osiyo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,006 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
