Omar
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Flourishing, long-lived, or eloquent speaker
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #260 in 2025 with 1,333 babies born.
History: Omar derives from the Arabic 'Umar,' meaning life or long-lived. The caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab, one of the most important early leaders of Islam, gave the name great prestige in the Muslim world. It is widely used across the Middle East, North Africa, and among Muslim communities globally.
Famous people named Omar: Omar Sharif (actor), Omar Sy (actor)
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Omar? About 1 in 2,497 babies born in 2025 were named Omar, or roughly 3.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Omar
What does the name Omar mean?
Omar means “Flourishing, long-lived, or eloquent speaker” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Omar?
Omar has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Flourishing, long-lived, or eloquent speaker”.
How popular is Omar?
Omar ranked #260 in 2025 — given to 1,333 babies that year.
When was Omar most popular?
Omar peaked in 2007 with 3,216 babies registered that year.
Is Omar a boy or girl name?
Omar is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Omars in registered births are male.
How long has Omar been recorded?
Omar appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.