Omar
girl nameOmar entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #3950 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#3950
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4053 |
| 1940s | #4622 |
| 1960s | #5457 |
| 1970s | #4842 |
| 1980s | #5676 |
| 1990s | #7553 |
| 2000s | #12557 |
| 2010s | #16641 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Omar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Omar alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Omar in 2025?
- Omar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Omar most popular?
- Omar peaked in 1975, reaching #3950 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Omar with classmates?
- Omar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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