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Omar
BoyArabic, Hebrew· “long-lived; flourishing”
- Meaning
- long-lived; flourishing
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- OH-mahr
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #260
- US babies 2025
- 1,333
- Best rank
- #131 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Omar
Omar is an Arabic and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “long-lived; flourishing”.
Omar has two separate roots. In Arabic, Umar comes from a root meaning "to live, to flourish," and is usually understood as "long-lived" or "thriving." It was the name of the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab, one of the most important figures in early Islamic history. The Persian poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam is another famous bearer. Separately, Omar appears in the Hebrew Bible as a grandson of Esau, where its meaning is uncertain. The name is used around the world and has a warm, confident sound. It is short, easy to spell and pairs well with many middle names.
Popularity over time
Omar has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 140 different years. Its best national rank was #131 in 2006, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 3,216 were named Omar. In 2025, 1,333 babies were named Omar, and it ranked #260 nationally. That is 27% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #683 in 1920, #862 in 1950, #170 in 1980, #146 in 2000, #175 in 2010, and #260 in 2025. Of the 106,438 US boys named Omar since records began, 26% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 23,729 babies. Since 2010, 26,077 more have been named Omar.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Cristian, Jonah, Jorge, Emmanuel, and Oscar.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Omar ranked highest in Michigan, Illinois, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #162 | 63 |
| Illinois | #176 | 68 |
| California | #177 | 225 |
| Washington | #187 | 47 |
| Texas | #188 | 202 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Omar is usually pronounced OH-mahr, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with O and ends in “-ar”.
Middle names for Omar
A few middle names that flow with Omar: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Omar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Omar mean?
Omar is an Arabic and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “long-lived; flourishing”.
What is the origin of the name Omar?
Omar has Arabic and Hebrew roots. Omar has two separate roots.
Is Omar a popular name?
Yes. Omar ranked #260 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Omar a boy or girl name?
Omar is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Omar?
Omar is usually pronounced OH-mahr. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings