Meaning and history
Omar is an Arabic form of Umar, derived from a word connected with life, flourishing or long life. It was famously borne by Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph and a major figure in early Islamic history. The spelling Omar is widespread internationally. Notable bearers include actor Omar Sharif and politician Omar Torrijos.
20062006: 3,105 births, rank #131
2007: 3,216 births, rank #131
2008: 2,864 births, rank #144
2009: 2,549 births, rank #154
2010: 2,167 births, rank #175
20112011: 1,886 births, rank #193
2012: 1,921 births, rank #199
2013: 1,882 births, rank #204
2014: 1,808 births, rank #214
2015: 1,836 births, rank #217
20162016: 1,735 births, rank #223
2017: 1,642 births, rank #232
2018: 1,583 births, rank #241
2019: 1,485 births, rank #246
2020: 1,386 births, rank #254
20212021: 1,304 births, rank #267
2022: 1,453 births, rank #243
2023: 1,311 births, rank #263
2024: 1,345 births, rank #260
20252025: 1,333 births, rank #260
Omar held steady at #260 for boys between 2024 and 2025. Its highest annual birth count came in 2007, with 3,216 births.