Omar
Omar first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2007, when 3,216 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,333.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Omar popular?
Declining Omar is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 8,132 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17,945 | |
| 2000s | 28,164 | |
| 1990s | 23,729 | |
| 1980s | 13,681 | |
| 1970s | 9,256 | |
| 1960s | 1,936 | |
| 1950s | 739 | |
| 1940s | 486 | |
| 1930s | 519 | |
| 1920s | 813 | |
| 1910s | 656 | |
| 1900s | 116 | |
| 1890s | 142 | |
| 1880s | 124 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Omar mean?
From the root '-m-r (ع-م-ر), associated with 'life, long life, flourishing, thriving'. Commonly rendered 'long-lived' or 'flourishing'. Transliterated both Omar and Umar; borne by Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Omar mean?
Omar means long-lived, flourishing. From the root '-m-r (ع-م-ر), associated with 'life, long life, flourishing, thriving'. Commonly rendered 'long-lived' or 'flourishing'. Transliterated both Omar and Umar; borne by Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph.
What is the origin of the name Omar?
Omar is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Omar?
Omar is pronounced “OH-mar / OO-mar.”
Is Omar a boy or a girl name?
Omar is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Omar a popular name right now?
Omar is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Omar?
In 2025, Omar ranked #260 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Omar most popular?
Omar was most popular in 2007, when about 3,216 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Omar?
Names similar to Omar include Amir, Malik, Jamal, Ali, Ibrahim.
What names go well with Omar?
arabic names that pair well with Omar include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.