Umar
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced OO-mar
Verified name
What does Umar mean?
Flourishing, thriving life
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 759 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 234 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Omar
Variant: Omar, Umar
Related: Amir
Using Umar across cultures
One of the most widely used Arabic names, borne by a revered early caliph.
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