Om
Om is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Sacred sound, creation, ultimate reality.
Origin and history
Om is a sacred sound and spiritual symbol in Indian religions, representing the essence of the ultimate reality or universe. In the United States, it is primarily chosen by families seeking a short, meaningful name with deep philosophical roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,321 babies in the United States have been named Om since 1880. It ranks #2686 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1517.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.1 %)
- NJ (21.5 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 968 |
| 2010-2019 | 920 |
| 2020-2029 | 411 |
Famous people named Om
- Om Puri: Actor
- Om Prakash: Actor
Fun facts
- In Indian traditions, Om is considered the primordial sound from which the universe was created.
- It is one of the shortest given names in the U.S. Social Security database, comprising only two letters.