Omar
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced OH-mar
Verified name
What does Omar mean?
Flourishing, long-lived
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 248 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 157 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Omi
Variant: Omer, Umar
Related: Omari
Using Omar across cultures
Classic Arabic name with strong global recognition.
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