Omid Boy

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationOH-meed / oʊˈmiːd

Persian

Meaning

hope

Historical & Cultural Background

Omid is a Persian name that signifies hope and optimism. It is commonly used in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities. The name reflects cultural values associated with positivity and aspiration. Omid is often given to boys, symbolizing a bright future.

Trend Summary

Omid has seen moderate popularity in Persian-speaking regions but is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

OmarOmidollahOmarionOrenOmaruOmer

Variants

  • Omidollah

International Variants

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Famous people named Omid

Omid Kordestani is an Iranian-American businessman known for his role as the former executive chairman of Twitter.

Omid Djalili is a British-Iranian comedian and actor recognized for his performances in various films and television shows.

Omid Nouripour is a German politician of Iranian descent, serving as a member of the Bundestag.

Omid Khosrowshahi is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and founder of several tech startups.

Fictional characters named Omid

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Sibling Suggestions

OmidrezaOmidvarOmidullahOmidanOmidanesh

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Omid was first seen in the United States in 1973. Omid has ranked as high as #1121 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Omid has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Omid (2023)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19736
19765
197811
197911
198015
198118
198221
198320
198416
198512
198614
198730
198828
198921
199021
199125
199221
199315
199415
199525
199617
199728
199823
199923
200017
200113
200218
200311
200418
200517
200614
200714
200811
200910
201011
20119
20126
201312
201412
201513
201617
201720
201818
20199
202016
202114
202216
202314
20249