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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OH-mar /ˈoʊ.mɑr/
Origin: Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning: Arabic: flourishing; Hebrew: speaker
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Omar has its roots in the Arabic language, derived from the root 'ʿ-m-r,' which means 'to flourish' or 'to live long.' The name is often interpreted to mean 'long-lived' or 'eloquent.' It has been transliterated into various forms across different languages, including 'Omar' in English, which entered the language through the influence of Arabic culture and Islamic history, particularly during the medieval period when the Islamic Golden Age facilitated the spread of Arabic names into Europe. Historically, one of the most significant figures bearing this name is Omar ibn al-Khattab, who was the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate from 634 to 644 CE.
His leadership is noted for the rapid expansion of the Islamic empire and the establishment of administrative and judicial systems that influenced subsequent Islamic governance. Omar's contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his role in the compilation of the Quran have cemented his legacy, making the name Omar particularly revered in Islamic culture.
The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the works of medieval scholars and poets. Culturally, the name Omar carries connotations of strength, wisdom, and leadership, reflecting the qualities associated with its most famous bearers.
In Islamic tradition, the name is often linked to virtues such as justice and integrity, further enhancing its significance within Muslim communities. The name has also been adopted in various forms across cultures, with diminutives like 'Omi' appearing in some contexts, although the primary form remains prevalent.
Overall, Omar's historical and cultural resonance contributes to its enduring presence in various societies.
Famous people named Omar
In this section, you will find notable people named Omar. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Omar who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Omar who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Omar Epps is an actor best known for House, Juice, and Love & Basketball.
Omar Sharif is an actor best known for Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and Funny Girl.
Omar Khayyam is a poet and mathematician best known for the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and his contributions to mathematics.
Fictional characters named Omar
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Omar Little is a fictional character from the TV series The Wire. He is a notorious stick-up man known for his code of ethics and his confrontations with the drug trade in Baltimore.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Omar. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Omar was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Omar has ranked as high as #231 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Omar has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Omar is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Omar was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Omar (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 238 | |
| TX | 210 | |
| NY | 116 | |
| IL | 66 | |
| FL | 60 | |
| AZ | 53 | |
| MI | 52 | |
| VA | 40 | |
| PA | 39 | |
| OH | 38 | |
| NC | 35 | |
| GA | 32 | |
| WA | 31 | |
| MN | 25 | |
| MA | 20 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Omar.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,343 |
| 2023 | 1,311 |
| 2022 | 1,453 |
| 2021 | 1,304 |
| 2020 | 1,386 |
| 2019 | 1,485 |
| 2018 | 1,582 |
| 2017 | 1,642 |
| 2016 | 1,734 |
| 2015 | 1,836 |
| 2014 | 1,807 |
| 2013 | 1,882 |
| 2012 | 1,921 |
| 2011 | 1,886 |
| 2010 | 2,167 |
| 2009 | 2,548 |
| 2008 | 2,864 |
| 2007 | 3,216 |
| 2006 | 3,105 |
| 2005 | 2,967 |
| 2004 | 2,725 |
| 2003 | 2,705 |
| 2002 | 2,622 |
| 2001 | 2,723 |
| 2000 | 2,687 |
| 1999 | 2,671 |
| 1998 | 2,452 |
| 1997 | 2,291 |
| 1996 | 2,518 |
| 1995 | 2,506 |
| 1994 | 2,419 |
| 1993 | 2,453 |
| 1992 | 2,306 |
| 1991 | 2,135 |
| 1990 | 1,978 |
| 1989 | 1,631 |
| 1988 | 1,426 |
| 1987 | 1,287 |
| 1986 | 1,312 |
| 1985 | 1,217 |
| 1984 | 1,271 |
| 1983 | 1,274 |
| 1982 | 1,385 |
| 1981 | 1,434 |
| 1980 | 1,445 |
| 1979 | 1,381 |
| 1978 | 1,293 |
| 1977 | 1,226 |
| 1976 | 1,137 |
| 1975 | 892 |
| 1974 | 809 |
| 1973 | 786 |
| 1972 | 645 |
| 1971 | 536 |
| 1970 | 552 |
| 1969 | 448 |
| 1968 | 316 |
| 1967 | 247 |
| 1966 | 200 |
| 1965 | 150 |
| 1964 | 139 |
| 1963 | 116 |
| 1962 | 109 |
| 1961 | 115 |
| 1960 | 96 |
| 1959 | 91 |
| 1958 | 85 |
| 1957 | 77 |
| 1956 | 82 |
| 1955 | 67 |
| 1954 | 77 |
| 1953 | 70 |
| 1952 | 63 |
| 1951 | 63 |
| 1950 | 64 |
| 1949 | 64 |
| 1948 | 55 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1946 | 52 |
| 1945 | 48 |
| 1944 | 45 |
| 1943 | 43 |
| 1942 | 40 |
| 1941 | 48 |
| 1940 | 43 |
| 1939 | 38 |
| 1938 | 36 |
| 1937 | 51 |
| 1936 | 44 |
| 1935 | 60 |
| 1934 | 49 |
| 1933 | 62 |
| 1932 | 67 |
| 1931 | 47 |
| 1930 | 65 |
| 1929 | 63 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1927 | 79 |
| 1926 | 71 |
| 1925 | 90 |
| 1924 | 86 |
| 1923 | 81 |
| 1922 | 81 |
| 1921 | 96 |
| 1920 | 88 |
| 1919 | 116 |
| 1918 | 109 |
| 1917 | 80 |
| 1916 | 92 |
| 1915 | 70 |
| 1914 | 59 |
| 1913 | 52 |
| 1912 | 44 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1899 | 17 |
| 1898 | 12 |
| 1897 | 19 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1895 | 22 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1892 | 16 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1888 | 19 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1886 | 14 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1883 | 13 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1880 | 14 |