Omar
Omar is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “flourishing, long-lived.” It ranked #260 in the United States in 2025. Omar is an Arabic name meaning 'flourishing' or 'long-lived.'
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how do you pronounce Omar?
OH-mar
where does the name Omar come from?
Omar is the most common rendering of a family of Arabic names, spelled differently by language, region and personal choice.
It honors Omar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of Islam, revered for his just rule. The name is popular across the Muslim world and in Western countries.
how popular is this name?
Omar has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 141 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 5. It peaked at #131 in 2006, and ranked #260 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #260 |
| 2024 | #260 |
| 2023 | #263 |
| 2022 | #243 |
| 2021 | #267 |
| 2020 | #254 |
| 2019 | #246 |
| 2018 | #241 |
| 2017 | #232 |
| 2016 | #223 |
| 2010 | #175 |
| 2006 | #131 |
| 2000 | #146 |
| 1990 | #158 |
| 1980 | #170 |
| 1970 | #345 |
| 1960 | #775 |
| 1950 | #850 |
| 1940 | #982 |
| 1930 | #802 |
| 1920 | #680 |
| 1910 | #859 |
| 1900 | #836 |
| 1890 | #458 |
| 1880 | #482 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Omar fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Omar
Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, bore the name. In the early Turkish Republic, Circassians who spelled it Omar rather than the Turkish Ömer did so as an act of cultural resistance.
who are famous people named Omar?
- Omar Sharif (Egyptian actor)
- Omar Sy (French actor)
- Omar Khayyam (Persian poet)
what are the nicknames and variants of Omar?
Variants around the world
what names go well with Omar?
Sibling names that share Omar's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Omar
What does the name Omar mean?
Omar means “flourishing, long-lived”.
What is the origin of the name Omar?
Omar comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Ömer.
How popular is the name Omar?
Omar ranked #260 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2006, at #131, and it has spent 141 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Omar a boy or girl name?
Omar is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Omar?
Omar is pronounced OH-mar, with 2 syllables.
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