Countries
56
Omar Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Omar is a popular boy name in 56 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Omar is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #3, with an average rank of 8.3 across 56 ranked entries.
Omar is associated with origins such as Arabic and meanings such as life; flourishing and long-lived; flourishing.
Omar appears across 56 countries, especially in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including Afghanistan, Egypt, and Jordan.
Common forms and related variants include Oumar and Umar.
Pronunciation references include OH-mar and OM-ar.
Best rank
#3
Used as
boy
Main origins
Arabic
Origins: Arabic
Common meanings: An Arabic name meaning 'long-lived' or 'flourishing.' Famously held by the second Caliph, it symbolizes leadership, life, and wisdom.
Pronunciation samples: OH-mar, OM-ar
Variants and aliases: Oumar, Umar
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Asia
Europe
Central America