Omar Boy

Popularity: #248 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Omar, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AminZainRamiSamirLaylaNadia

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.

OrenAmirIbrahimAliYasirZahirKhalilHassan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Omar was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Omar has ranked as high as #235 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,333 1,333 0
2024 1,345 1,345 0
2023 1,311 1,311 0
2022 1,453 1,453 0
2021 1,304 1,304 0
2020 1,386 1,386 0
2019 1,485 1,485 0
2018 1,583 1,583 0
2017 1,642 1,642 0
2016 1,735 1,735 0
2015 1,841 1,836 5
2014 1,813 1,808 5
2013 1,882 1,882 0
2012 1,921 1,921 0
2011 1,886 1,886 0
2010 2,172 2,167 5
2009 2,549 2,549 0
2008 2,869 2,864 5
2007 3,223 3,216 7
2006 3,114 3,105 9
2005 2,967 2,967 0
2004 2,735 2,725 10
2003 2,713 2,705 8
2002 2,628 2,622 6
2001 2,730 2,723 7
2000 2,696 2,688 8
1999 2,678 2,671 7
1998 2,452 2,452 0
1997 2,297 2,291 6
1996 2,525 2,518 7
1995 2,524 2,506 18
1994 2,438 2,419 19
1993 2,466 2,453 13
1992 2,327 2,306 21
1991 2,150 2,135 15
1990 1,991 1,978 13
1989 1,646 1,631 15
1988 1,438 1,426 12
1987 1,302 1,287 15
1986 1,329 1,313 16
1985 1,224 1,216 8
1984 1,280 1,271 9
1983 1,286 1,274 12
1982 1,397 1,385 12
1981 1,449 1,433 16
1980 1,458 1,445 13
1979 1,397 1,381 16
1978 1,306 1,293 13
1977 1,243 1,226 17
1976 1,153 1,137 16
1975 908 892 16
1974 818 809 9
1973 798 786 12
1972 645 645 0
1971 546 535 11
1970 558 552 6
1969 448 448 0
1968 316 316 0
1967 254 247 7
1966 200 200 0
1965 150 150 0
1964 139 139 0
1963 116 116 0
1962 109 109 0
1961 115 115 0
1960 96 96 0
1959 91 91 0
1958 85 85 0
1957 77 77 0
1956 82 82 0
1955 67 67 0
1954 77 77 0
1953 70 70 0
1952 63 63 0
1951 63 63 0
1950 64 64 0
1949 64 64 0
1948 55 55 0
1947 48 48 0
1946 52 52 0
1945 48 48 0
1944 45 45 0
1943 43 43 0
1942 45 40 5
1941 48 48 0
1940 43 43 0
1939 38 38 0
1938 36 36 0
1937 51 51 0
1936 44 44 0
1935 60 60 0
1934 49 49 0
1933 62 62 0
1932 67 67 0
1931 47 47 0
1930 65 65 0
1929 69 63 6
1928 78 78 0
1927 79 79 0
1926 71 71 0
1925 90 90 0
1924 86 86 0
1923 81 81 0
1922 81 81 0
1921 96 96 0
1920 88 88 0
1919 116 116 0
1918 109 109 0
1917 80 80 0
1916 92 92 0
1915 70 70 0
1914 59 59 0
1913 52 52 0
1912 44 44 0
1911 21 21 0
1910 13 13 0
1909 14 14 0
1908 10 10 0
1907 15 15 0
1906 12 12 0
1905 16 16 0
1904 8 8 0
1903 15 15 0
1902 8 8 0
1901 8 8 0
1900 10 10 0
1899 17 17 0
1898 12 12 0
1897 19 19 0
1896 11 11 0
1895 22 22 0
1894 10 10 0
1893 14 14 0
1892 16 16 0
1891 5 5 0
1890 16 16 0
1889 11 11 0
1888 19 19 0
1887 10 10 0
1886 14 14 0
1885 15 15 0
1884 6 6 0
1883 13 13 0
1882 11 11 0
1881 11 11 0
1880 14 14 0

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 238
18%
TX 210
16%
NY 116
9%
IL 66
5%
FL 60
5%
AZ 53
4%
MI 52
4%
NJ 42
3%
VA 40
3%
PA 39
3%
OH 38
3%
NC 35
3%
GA 32
2%
WA 31
2%
CO 26
2%
MN 25
2%
MA 20
2%
TN 17
1%
WI 16
1%
OR 14
1%
CT 13
1%
MD 13
1%
LA 12
1%
NM 12
1%
IN 12
1%
MO 11
1%
AL 9
1%
KS 9
1%
NV 8
1%
AR 8
1%
IA 7
1%
UT 7
1%
OK 7
1%
KY 6
0%
SC 6
0%
ID 6
0%
ND 5
0%