Umar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Umar means 'flourishing' or 'prospering' and holds significance in Islamic history.
Meaning of the Name Umar
Umar is an Arabic name that means 'flourishing', 'prospering', or 'life'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'umr' which means 'age' or 'lifetime'. Umar is a popular name among Muslims and holds significance in Islamic history as Umar ibn al-Khattab was the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate after Abu Bakr. Umar is also known for his wisdom, justice, and strength.
Popularity of the Name Umar
The popularity for the name Umar peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 158 births, which ranked number 2,651 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Umar had the most male births in 2022 with 158, which ranked number 1,234 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Umar has increased sharply over the last ten years from 75 births to 158 births, an increase of 110.67%. Among males, Umar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 75 births to 158 births, an increase of 110.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Umar
- 20 Year Trend of Umar: 187.27%
- 10 Year Trend of Umar: 110.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Umar: 110.67%
Popularity of Umar by State
For males, Umar was most popular in Northeastern states with 68 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 38 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Umar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 8 | 741 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 38 | 427 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 13 | 662 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 17 | 545 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Umar
- Total Births of Umar: 170 (7.74%)
- Male Births of Umar: 170 (7.74%)
Given the upward trend of Umar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.74% increase in total births, for a total of 170 births in 2024. Male births for Umar have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 170 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.74%.