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Omid
♂ Boy
Pronounced oh-MEED /oʊˈmid/Medium
Meaning: From the Persian omid, 'hope; expectation; aspiration'Low
In 30 seconds: Hope; expectation: Omid is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'oh-MEED').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian omid, 'hope; expectation; aspiration'
U.S. rank (2024)#8764 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 780
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
Omid comes from the Persian omid, 'hope; expectation; aspiration'. A crisp, classic name (said 'oh-MEED').
In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, hope at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Omid means 'hope; expectation; aspiration' in Persian — a crisp, classic name (said 'oh-MEED').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Omid — Persian etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Omid mean?
Omid is Persian for 'hope; expectation; aspiration'.
How do you pronounce Omid?
It's said oh-MEED /oʊˈmid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Omid a boy or girl name?
Omid is a boy's name.
How popular is Omid?
Omid is a very rare name in the U.S.