Omari Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Omari is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Omari?
Omari is spelled O-M-A-R-I. The name has 5 letters.
Omari at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Omari may be derived from Arabic roots meaning “flourishing” or “prosperous.” It can also be connected to the Hebrew name Omar, meaning…
- Origin
- Omari is commonly associated with Arabic and Swahili-speaking regions and may also be connected with names of Hebrew origin.
- Pronunciation
- o-MAR-ee · 3 syllables
Omari Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#686
Recorded Births397
- Girls usage rose 3,361 places to #11,932 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 73 places to #686 and recorded 68 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 Omari Mean?
Omari may be derived from Arabic roots meaning “flourishing” or “prosperous.” It can also be connected to the Hebrew name Omar, meaning “speaker” or “eloquent.”
Origin: Omari is commonly associated with Arabic and Swahili-speaking regions and may also be connected with names of Hebrew origin.
How Do You Pronounce Omari?
Pronunciationo-MAR-ee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Omari?
- History
- The name Omari is used in various cultures, particularly within African and Arabic communities, though its exact historical origins are uncertain.
Omari Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 397 | #686 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 465 | #613 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 496 | #579 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 555 | #536 |
| 2021 | Girls | 13 | #8,024 |
| 2021 | Boys | 605 | #489 |
| 2020 | Girls | 18 | #6,325 |
| 2020 | Boys | 585 | #499 |
| 2019 | Girls | 16 | #7,025 |
| 2019 | Boys | 612 | #479 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 618 | #471 |
| 2017 | Girls | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2017 | Boys | 570 | #510 |
| 2016 | Girls | 12 | #8,875 |
| 2016 | Boys | 553 | #532 |
| 2015 | Girls | 15 | #7,613 |
| 2015 | Boys | 567 | #508 |
| 2014 | Girls | 15 | #7,636 |
| 2014 | Boys | 341 | #708 |
When Was Omari 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.
2018 · Boys
618 recorded births
National rank #471
2019 · Boys
612 recorded births
National rank #479
2021 · Boys
605 recorded births
National rank #489
2020 · Boys
585 recorded births
National rank #499
Where Omari 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SC | #327 | 16 |
| GA | #375 | 31 |
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| MS | #471 | 6 |
| NC | #475 | 22 |
| FL | #478 | 38 |
| MI | #487 | 17 |
| AR | #489 | 6 |