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Umar
BoyMeaning of Umar: Arabic & Persian: 'thriving'
Umar is a boy's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 1169th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 239th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1169
180 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#239
206 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
3,205
First recorded 1951 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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