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Om
Om is a sacred syllable in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, symbolizing the essence of the ultimate reality or consciousness. It is often associated with meditation and spiritual practices, evoking feelings of calm and connection to the universe.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,321 |
| Gender | Male (61% / 39%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2002 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NJ — 25%CA — 25%TX — 20%NY — 15%IL — 15%
Notable People
Om Puri (Actor, *The Hundred-Foot Journey*) · Om Namah Shivaya (Traditional mantra) · Omicron (COVID-19 variant, widely discussed in media) · Omari Hardwick (Actor, *Power*) · Omara Portuondo (Cuban singer, member of Buena Vista Social Club)
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