Omar Boy
Origin(s)
Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: flourishing; Hebrew: speaker
Historical & Cultural Background
Omar is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It has historical significance due to its association with Omar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of Islam. The name is also found in Hebrew contexts, where it carries different meanings. It has been a popular name across various cultures and continues to be widely used today.
Trend Summary
Omar has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Oren, Amir, Ibrahim, Ali, Yasir, Zahir, Khalil, Hassan
Variants
- Omer
- Umar
International Variants
- Omar (Spanish)
- Omer (Hebrew)
- Umar (Arabic)
Famous people named Omar
Omar Sharif was a renowned Egyptian actor, famous for his roles in films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago'.
Omar Epps is an American actor and producer, known for his work in television series like 'House' and films such as 'Juice'.
Omarion is an American singer and actor, recognized as a member of the R&B group B2K and for his solo music career.
Omar Khayyam was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet, best known for his work in the fields of algebra and poetry.
Fictional characters named Omar
Omar Little is a character from the television series 'The Wire', known for his role as a stick-up man in Baltimore.
Omar is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
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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)
Top States for Omar (2024)
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
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 14 |
1881 | 11 |
1882 | 11 |
1883 | 13 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 15 |
1886 | 14 |
1887 | 10 |
1888 | 19 |
1889 | 11 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 5 |
1892 | 16 |
1893 | 14 |
1894 | 10 |
1895 | 22 |
1896 | 11 |
1897 | 19 |
1898 | 12 |
1899 | 17 |
1900 | 10 |
1901 | 8 |
1902 | 8 |
1903 | 15 |
1904 | 8 |
1905 | 16 |
1906 | 12 |
1907 | 15 |
1908 | 10 |
1909 | 14 |
1910 | 13 |
1911 | 21 |
1912 | 44 |
1913 | 52 |
1914 | 59 |
1915 | 70 |
1916 | 92 |
1917 | 80 |
1918 | 109 |
1919 | 116 |
1920 | 88 |
1921 | 96 |
1922 | 81 |
1923 | 81 |
1924 | 86 |
1925 | 90 |
1926 | 71 |
1927 | 79 |
1928 | 78 |
1929 | 63 |
1930 | 65 |
1931 | 47 |
1932 | 67 |
1933 | 62 |
1934 | 49 |
1935 | 60 |
1936 | 44 |
1937 | 51 |
1938 | 36 |
1939 | 38 |
1940 | 43 |
1941 | 48 |
1942 | 40 |
1943 | 43 |
1944 | 45 |
1945 | 48 |
1946 | 52 |
1947 | 48 |
1948 | 55 |
1949 | 64 |
1950 | 64 |
1951 | 63 |
1952 | 63 |
1953 | 70 |
1954 | 77 |
1955 | 67 |
1956 | 82 |
1957 | 77 |
1958 | 85 |
1959 | 91 |
1960 | 96 |
1961 | 115 |
1962 | 109 |
1963 | 116 |
1964 | 139 |
1965 | 150 |
1966 | 200 |
1967 | 247 |
1968 | 316 |
1969 | 448 |
1970 | 552 |
1971 | 536 |
1972 | 645 |
1973 | 786 |
1974 | 809 |
1975 | 892 |
1976 | 1,137 |
1977 | 1,226 |
1978 | 1,293 |
1979 | 1,381 |
1980 | 1,445 |
1981 | 1,434 |
1982 | 1,385 |
1983 | 1,274 |
1984 | 1,271 |
1985 | 1,217 |
1986 | 1,312 |
1987 | 1,287 |
1988 | 1,426 |
1989 | 1,631 |
1990 | 1,978 |
1991 | 2,135 |
1992 | 2,306 |
1993 | 2,453 |
1994 | 2,419 |
1995 | 2,506 |
1996 | 2,518 |
1997 | 2,291 |
1998 | 2,452 |
1999 | 2,671 |
2000 | 2,687 |
2001 | 2,723 |
2002 | 2,622 |
2003 | 2,705 |
2004 | 2,725 |
2005 | 2,967 |
2006 | 3,105 |
2007 | 3,216 |
2008 | 2,864 |
2009 | 2,548 |
2010 | 2,167 |
2011 | 1,886 |
2012 | 1,921 |
2013 | 1,882 |
2014 | 1,807 |
2015 | 1,836 |
2016 | 1,734 |
2017 | 1,642 |
2018 | 1,582 |
2019 | 1,485 |
2020 | 1,386 |
2021 | 1,304 |
2022 | 1,453 |
2023 | 1,311 |
2024 | 1,343 |