NAME PROFILE
Umar
Umar is an Arabic name meaning 'long-lived' or 'flourishing.' The name carries connotations of strength, leadership, and prosperity, often associated with wise and just rulers.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,205 |
| Gender | Male (58% / 42%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1973 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 34%CA — 21%IL — 16%TX — 15%NJ — 14%
Notable People
Umar ibn al-Khattab (Second Caliph of Islam) · Umar Sharif (Legendary Pakistani actor) · Umar Sy (French actor and comedian) · Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab (Nigerian individual involved in terrorism case) · Umar Patek (Indonesian militant involved in the Bali bombings)
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