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Umar
BoyArabic· “life, long-lived”
- Meaning
- life, long-lived
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- OO-mahr
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,164
- US babies 2025
- 180
- Best rank
- #1,164 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Umar
Umar is an Arabic name that means “life, long-lived”.
Umar is an Arabic name meaning life or long-lived, from a root related to living and flourishing. It is best known through Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of Islam and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered for his justice and leadership. The name is used across the Muslim world and has many spellings, including Omar. Umar has a strong, two-syllable sound with stress on the first syllable. It carries a meaning of vitality and a long tradition of respect.
Popularity over time
Umar first appears in US Social Security records in 1951. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,164, and its highest count, 180 babies. Use has grown 52% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,821 in 1980, #1,923 in 2000, #1,712 in 2010, and #1,164 in 2025. Of the 3,205 US boys named Umar since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 902 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Yohan, Rafe, Viraj, Tymir, and Jahziel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Umar ranked highest in New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #404 | 43 |
| Illinois | #432 | 26 |
| Pennsylvania | #573 | 17 |
| Ohio | #934 | 9 |
| Michigan | #1100 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Umar is usually pronounced OO-mahr, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with U and ends in “-ar”.
Middle names for Umar
A few middle names that flow with Umar: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Umar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umar mean?
Umar is an Arabic name that means “life, long-lived”.
What is the origin of the name Umar?
Umar has Arabic roots. Umar is an Arabic name meaning life or long-lived, from a root related to living and flourishing.
Is Umar a popular name?
Not especially. Umar ranked #1,164 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Umar a boy or girl name?
Umar is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Umar?
Umar is usually pronounced OO-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