Omid

Omid is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “Hope.” In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Omid at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“Hope”

About the name Omid

Omid belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “Hope” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Omid first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2046 in 1987, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 780 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Omid in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#2046 in 1987
Peak year
1987
Babies named Omid in 2024
9
Total since 1880
780

Omid in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1457 in 2008
Babies named Omid in 2025
9
Total since 1996
206

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Omid mean?

Omid means “Hope” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Omid a boy or girl name?

Omid is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Omid?

Omid comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Omid?

Omid first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #2046 in 1987, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

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