Omar Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Omar is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Omar?
Omar is spelled O-M-A-R. The name has 4 letters.
Omar at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Omar is derived from the Arabic root ʿ-m-r, meaning “flourishing” or “long-lived.”
- Origin
- Omar is commonly associated with Arabic origins and is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries as well as other regions influenced by Arabic culture.
- Pronunciation
- OH-mar · 2 syllables
Omar Popularity in 2025
Rank#260
Recorded Births1,333
- Boys usage held steady at #260 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Omar Mean?
Omar is derived from the Arabic root ʿ-m-r, meaning “flourishing” or “long-lived.”
Origin: Omar is commonly associated with Arabic origins and is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries as well as other regions influenced by Arabic culture.
How Do You Pronounce Omar?
PronunciationOH-mar
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Omar?
- History
- The name Omar has been used in various Islamic historical contexts and has a longstanding presence in those cultures.
Omar Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,333 | #260 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,345 | #260 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,311 | #263 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,453 | #243 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,304 | #267 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,386 | #254 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,485 | #246 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,583 | #241 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,642 | #232 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,735 | #223 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,836 | #217 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,808 | #214 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,882 | #204 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,921 | #199 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,886 | #193 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,167 | #175 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,549 | #154 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,864 | #144 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 3,216 | #131 |
When Was Omar Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
3,216 recorded births
National rank #131
2006 · Boys
3,105 recorded births
National rank #131
2005 · Boys
2,967 recorded births
National rank #135
2008 · Boys
2,864 recorded births
National rank #144
Where Omar Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #160 | 63 |
| DE | #168 | 6 |
| IL | #174 | 68 |
| CA | #176 | 225 |
| NM | #179 | 11 |
| WA | #185 | 47 |
| TX | #186 | 202 |
| NY | #195 | 103 |