Umar
How to say it: OO-mar · /ˈumɑr/
From Arabic meaning 'flourishing, long-lived' - name of the second caliph, classic in Islam.
Umar was the 931st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 180 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #786 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #931 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 180 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,207 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #786 |
| In France, 2025 | #253 among boys’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Umar emerged in American use almost entirely during recent decades. The 2020s sit at its summit with continued climbing in view.
What goes with it
Warm and soft with flowing sounds and a strong presence. Yusuf and Ibrahim reflect a kindred spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Umar is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hindi.
In France: #253 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #234.
Famous people named Umar
- Umar ibn Al-Khattāb (586–644)2nd Rashidun Caliph from 634 to 644
- Umar II (681–720)Umayyad caliph from 717 to 720
- Umar Nurmagomedov (born 1996)Russian mixed martial artist
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