Omar
Omar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈəʊmɑː/ · /ˈoʊmɑɹ/
Meaning and origin of Omar
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic عُمَر (ʕumar). Doublet of Umar.
How popular is Omar?
Since 1880, 456 girls and 106,438 boys in the U.S. have been named Omar (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4078 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #131 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #260 for boys, with 1,333 babies given the name.
Names similar to Omar
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Omar
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Omar FAQ
What does the name Omar mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic عُمَر (ʕumar). Doublet of Umar.
What is the origin of the name Omar?
Omar is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Omar?
Since 1880, 456 girls and 106,438 boys in the U.S. have been named Omar (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4078 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #131 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #260 for boys, with 1,333 babies given the name.
Is Omar a boy or girl name?
Omar is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 456 girls and 106,438 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.