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Umair
Pronounced oo-MYR /uˈmaɪr/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic Umair, a diminutive of Umar — 'long-lived; flourishing, prosperous'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Umair comes from Arabic Umair, a diminutive of Umar — 'long-lived; flourishing, prosperous'. The name was borne by several young companions of the Prophet Muhammad. A crisp, devout name across the Arab and South Asian Muslim worlds (said 'oo-MYR'; nickname Umi).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, long-lived-and-flourishing at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Umair mean?
Umair is Arabic for 'long-lived; flourishing, prosperous' (a diminutive of Umar).
How do you pronounce Umair?
It's said oo-MYR /uˈmaɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Umair a boy or girl name?
Umair is a boy's name.
How popular is Umair?
Umair is a rare name in the U.S.