Umar
Umar is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “Flourishing, long-lived”, pronounced OO-mar. It ranked #1164 in the United States in 2025, given to 180 babies, and peaked at #1164 in 2025. Common nicknames: Umi, Mar.
How popular is Umar in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Umar mean, and where does it come from?
Umar comes from an Arabic root meaning to live or to thrive, and it belongs to Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, who ruled the early Islamic empire through its greatest expansion and is remembered for his austerity and his administration. It is among the most common names in the Muslim world, spelled Omar in most Western transliterations. American records hold this spelling from 1951, and it has risen steadily to its highest position in 2025 while remaining outside the top thousand.
How is Umar used around the world?
Umar is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Umar?
Famous People Named Umar
- Umar ibn al-Khattab — second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate
- Umar Khayyam — Persian mathematician, astronomer and poet, in the Omar spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Umar mean?
Umar is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Flourishing, long-lived." Umar comes from an Arabic root meaning to live or to thrive, and it belongs to Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, who ruled the early Islamic empire through its greatest expansion and is remembered for his austerity and his administration. It is among the most common names in the Muslim world, spelled Omar in most Western transliterations.
How do you pronounce Umar?
Umar is pronounced OO-mar. Common variations include Omar, Umer, Umair.
Is Umar a boy name?
Yes, Umar is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Umi, Mar.