Omar
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Omar is an Arabic name meaning “flourishing or long-lived”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.93% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Omar
Omar is a name of Arabic origin, traditionally associated with the root for longevity or flourishing. It is historically linked to Omar bin al-Khattab, the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, whose tenure significantly expanded the early Islamic state. The name denotes one who is thriving, long-lived, or eloquent. It maintains a strong cultural resonance across the Middle East due to its historical associations.
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Gender Usage of the Name Omar
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Omar is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.93% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Omar
Omar is among the Top 13 Trending Boys’ name in Canada for 2025
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Omar is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.7K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.4K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 66K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Omar ranked #188 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #182 in 2024 — a drop of 6 places. Omar maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #145 in 2000. Its lowest recorded position was #1,446 in 1929. Over recent years the ranking has shown little net change and remained relatively stable around #188.
Name StyleMethodology
Omar is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 97% of recorded years, averages 1,125 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,878 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Omar
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- O — Boy Names Starting with O
- Ends with
- r — Boy Names Ending in “r”
Name AestheticMethodology
Omar contains two syllables with a direct and punchy phonetic delivery. It is historically grounded by Omar ibn al-Khattab, a major political leader. Such heritage supports a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Omar
Middle names used with OmarMethodology
Omar is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Omar Antonio · Omar Sharif · Omar Alexander · Omar Anthony · Omar AliView all 363 boy middle names.
- Total 641 middle names used with Omar
- 26 girl middle names used with Omar
- 225 unisex middle names used with Omar
Middle name suggestions for OmarMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Omar is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Omar Joseph · Omar Junior · Omar Gerald · Omar Justin · Omar Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Omar
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Omar appears 3 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - Genesis (GEN 36:11):
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
- Old Testament - I Chronicles (1CH 1:36):
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman and Omar, Zephi and Gatam, Kenaz and Timna and Amalek.
Names Similar to Omar
Sound Like Omar Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Omer · Omari · Oumar · View all 20 names
Spelled Like Omar Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Omkar · Omari · Oumar · View all 12 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Owen · Otis · Olivier · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Omar Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Theodore · Javier · Amir · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Omar”
Dictionary Meaning of "Omar"Methodology
Omar bin al-Khattab
A male given name from Arabic
Translations
The name Omar has 18 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as male given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Omar in ASL
- O
- m
- a
- r
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