Omar
Omar is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Flourishing, long-lived, or eloquent speaker.
Origin and history
Omar is a given name of Arabic origin that historically means flourishing, long-lived, or speaker. It has been used for centuries across Muslim and non-Muslim communities alike. In the United States, it maintains steady usage as a classic and easily recognized masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
106,438 babies in the United States have been named Omar since 1880. It ranks #301 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #252.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.5 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 124 |
| 1890-1900 | 142 |
| 1900-1910 | 116 |
| 1910-1920 | 656 |
| 1920-1930 | 813 |
| 1930-1940 | 519 |
| 1940-1950 | 486 |
| 1950-1960 | 739 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,936 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,256 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,681 |
| 1990-2000 | 23,729 |
| 2000-2010 | 28,164 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,945 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,132 |
Famous people named Omar
- Omar Sharif: Actor
- Omar Epps: Actor
- Omar Bradley: Military Commander
Fun facts
- The name became globally famous in part due to Omar Khayyam, the celebrated 11th-century Persian poet and mathematician.
- Omar has maintained a steady presence in the top 300 U.S. male names for several decades.