Omer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Arabic, Omer means 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'.
Meaning of the Name Omer
Omer is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic name Umar. It means 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'. Omer has roots in Islamic culture and is commonly used among Turkish and Arabic-speaking populations. It is a name associated with strength, success, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Omer
The popularity for the name Omer peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 234 births, which ranked number 824 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Omer had the most female births in 1923 with 10, which ranked number 3,126 out of 5,739 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1918 with 234, which ranked number 391 out of 4,813 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Omer has increased sharply over the last ten years from 59 births to 71 births, an increase of 20.34%. Among males, Omer has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 71 births, an increase of 20.34%.
Nationwide Popularity of Omer
- 20 Year Trend of Omer: 14.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Omer: 20.34%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Omer: 20.34%
Popularity of Omer by State
For males, Omer was most popular in Midwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Omer. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Omer
- Total Births of Omer: 72 (1.87%)
- Male Births of Omer: 72 (1.87%)
Given the upward trend of Omer over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.87% increase in total births, for a total of 72 births in 2024. Male births for Omer have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 72 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.87%.