Omri
Omri is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sheaf of grain or my servant.
Origin and history
Omri is a classic Hebrew name traditionally given to boys. In the Old Testament, Omri was a king of Israel who established Samaria as his capital. In modern times, it remains in steady use both in Israel and in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
895 babies in the United States have been named Omri since 1880. It ranks #3783 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1703.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68.9 %)
- NY (19.2 %)
- PA (3.4 %)
- FL (2.8 %)
- MA (2.8 %)
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 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 158 |
| 2000-2010 | 196 |
| 2010-2019 | 281 |
| 2020-2029 | 224 |
Famous people named Omri
- Omri Casspi: Basketball player
- Omri Katz: Actor
Fun facts
- Omri was the sixth king of Israel and founded a powerful dynasty mentioned in ancient non-biblical records like the Mesha Stele.
- Omri is the name of the young protagonist in the popular children's novel series 'The Indian in the Cupboard' by Lynne Reid Banks.