Omid
Omid is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Hope or expectation.
Origin and history
Omid is a traditional masculine name of Persian origin meaning 'hope'. It is widely used in Iran and across Persian-speaking communities. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
803 babies in the United States have been named Omid since 1880. It ranks #3873 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1835.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
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 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 213 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 127 |
| 2020-2029 | 92 |
Famous people named Omid
- Omid Kordestani: Business Executive
- Omid Djalili: Comedian, Actor
- Omid Scobie: Journalist, Author
Fun facts
- Omid is a deeply meaningful and positive classic name in Persian literature and culture.
- The name has maintained a low-key, consistent presence in official U.S. birth records for decades.