Omara

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Pronounced oh-MAH-rah /oʊˈmɑ.rə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Omar — from Arabic, variously 'flourishing; thriving; long-lived' and 'eloquent'; also a Spanish/Cuban given name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Flourishing; long-lived: Omara is a feminine of Omar. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'oh-MAH-rah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA feminine of Omar — from Arabic, variously 'flourishing; thriving; long-lived' and 'eloquent'; also a Spanish/Cuban given name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7484 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 251

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Omara is a feminine of Omar — from Arabic, variously 'flourishing; thriving; long-lived' and 'eloquent'; it is also a Spanish/Cuban given name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'oh-MAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears across Muslim and Hispanic families. Rare, flourishing-and-long-lived at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Omar means 'flourishing; thriving; long-lived' in Arabic — Omara is a feminine form (also a Cuban given name, as for singer Omara Portuondo), lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'oh-MAH-rah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Omar — routes layered

Variations

OmairaOmarah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Omara mean?

Omara is a feminine of Omar — Arabic 'flourishing; long-lived'; also a Cuban given name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Omara?

It's said oh-MAH-rah /oʊˈmɑ.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Omara a boy or girl name?

Omara is a girl's name.

How popular is Omara?

Omara is a rare name in the U.S.