Omar
Omar is a boy name that ranked #260 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1880. Its best recorded rank was #131 in 2006.
Latest rank
#260
Peak rank
#131
Reached in 2006
Total recorded usage
100,125
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1880
What To Know About Omar
Omar feels grounded and direct. Parents often choose it when they want a name with a long track record that still sounds energetic and easy to pronounce.
Omar is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Omar appearing in official records as far back as 1880, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #131 in 2006, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: Om
Sibling style ideas: Amir, Noah, Layla, Mina
Well-known namesakes: Omar Sharif, actor
Page Notes
Pronunciation: OH-mar
Origin: Arabic
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to review origin and pronunciation guidance.