Omkar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Omkar means 'the creator of Om' or 'the embodiment of creation' in Sanskrit.
Meaning of the Name Omkar
Omkar is a Sanskrit name that is composed of two elements: 'Om', a sacred syllable in Hinduism which represents the universal consciousness, and 'kar', which means 'doing' or 'creating'. Together, Omkar can be interpreted as 'the creator of Om' or 'the embodiment of creation'. The name is significant in Hindu spirituality and is often associated with Lord Shiva. It is believed to invoke spiritual energy and is considered auspicious.
Popularity of the Name Omkar
The popularity for the name Omkar peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 22 births, which ranked number 10,518 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Omkar had the most male births in 2008 with 22, which ranked number 4,393 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Omkar has declined sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 9 births, a decline of -43.75%. Among males, Omkar has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 9 births, a decline of -43.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Omkar
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- 10 Year Trend of Omkar: -43.75%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Omkar: -43.75%
Popularity of Omkar by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Omkar. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Omkar in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Omkar is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Omkar
- Total Births of Omkar: 8 (-5.59%)
- Male Births of Omkar: 8 (-5.59%)
Given the downward trend of Omkar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.59% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Omkar have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.59%.