Om
Om first appears in US records in 1983. It peaked in 2008, when 153 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 66.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Om popular?
Declining Om is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
| 2020s | 411 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 920 | |
| 2000s | 968 | |
| 1990s | 17 | |
| 1980s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Om mean?
Om is the sacred sound and syllable at the heart of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain tradition.
Names like Om
Sanskrit names with a similar feel and popularity.
Names that pair well with Om
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Om mean?
Om means The sacred syllable. Om is the sacred sound and syllable at the heart of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain tradition.
What is the origin of the name Om?
Om is of Sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Om?
Om is pronounced “OHM.”
Is Om a boy or a girl name?
Om is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Om a popular name right now?
Om is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
How popular is the name Om?
In 2025, Om ranked #2177 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Om most popular?
Om was most popular in 2008, when about 153 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Om?
Names similar to Om include Rudra, Shaurya, Dev, Ansh, Ayush.
What names go well with Om?
Sanskrit names that pair well with Om include Tara, Arjun, Anika, Aarav, Vihaan.