Omid
Omid first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 1987, when 30 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 23.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Omid popular?
Rising Omid has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 92 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 127 | |
| 2000s | 143 | |
| 1990s | 213 | |
| 1980s | 195 | |
| 1970s | 33 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Omid mean?
A Persian name meaning 'hope', from Persian 'omid' (امید). Used across Persian, Kurdish and Turkish communities; the Turkish equivalent is Umit. (It is likely only a false cognate with the Turkic name Umut.)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Omid mean?
Omid means hope. A Persian name meaning 'hope', from Persian 'omid' (امید). Used across Persian, Kurdish and Turkish communities; the Turkish equivalent is Umit. (It is likely only a false cognate with the Turkic name Umut.)
What is the origin of the name Omid?
Omid is of persian origin.
How do you pronounce Omid?
Omid is pronounced “oh-MEED.”
Is Omid a boy or a girl name?
Omid is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Omid a popular name right now?
Omid has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Omid?
In 2025, Omid ranked #4497 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Omid most popular?
Omid was most popular in 1987, when about 30 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Omid?
Names similar to Omid include Arash, Kaveh, Farhad, Rostam, Reza.
What names go well with Omid?
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