Omri

♀ Girl

Pronounced OM-ree /ˈɒm.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Omri, variously read 'my sheaf' or tied to a root for 'servant; worshipper' - a biblical king of Israel, noted respectfully. Used here for a girl though it leans strongly to boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A short biblical Hebrew name: Omri reads 'my sheaf' or 'servant' (said 'OM-ree'). More often a boy's - we note the lean.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Omri, variously read 'my sheaf' or tied to a root for 'servant; worshipper' - a biblical king of Israel, noted respectfully. Used here for a girl though it leans strongly to boys.

U.S. rank (2025)#12849 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 43

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

Omri comes from Hebrew, glossed 'my sheaf' or 'servant,' a biblical king's name. As a girl's name it is very rare; it is far more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'OM-ree').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' and Israeli use. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Omri is Hebrew, read 'my sheaf' or tied to 'servant; worshipper' - the name of a king of Israel in the Bible, noted respectfully. It's used here for a girl though it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'OM-ree').

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Omri — Hebrew 'my sheaf'; biblical king; boy-leaning

Variations

OmrieOmryAmri

Nicknames

OmiRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Omri mean?

Omri is Hebrew, read 'my sheaf' or tied to 'servant; worshipper' - a biblical king's name. Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Omri?

It's said OM-ree /ˈɒm.ri/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Omri a boy or girl name?

Omri is used here for a girl, but it's far more often a boy's name - we note the lean.

How popular is Omri?

Omri is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.