Umar is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 179 boys in the United States.
Umar at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
About the name Umar
Umar belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Umar first appears in Social Security records in 1951. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1165 in 2024, and in 2024 179 babies received the name — 3,025 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Umar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Umar a boy or girl name?
Umar is a boy name. In 2024, 179 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Umar?
Umar comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.
How popular is the name Umar?
Umar first appears in US records in 1951. Its best-ever ranking was #1165 in 2024, and 179 babies were given the name in 2024.
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