Umar

♂ Boy

Pronounced OO-mar /ˈuː.mɑːr/High

Meaning: Flourishing; long-lived; eloquent; from Arabic umar (flourishing, long life, speaking eloquently)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name meaning 'flourishing' or 'long-lived.' Borne by Umar ibn al-Khattab — the second Caliph of Islam, who presided over the rapid early expansion of the Islamic empire.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFlourishing; long-lived; eloquent; from Arabic umar (flourishing, long life, speaking eloquently)

U.S. rank (2024)#1165 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births179 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,025

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

Umar derives from Arabic umar (flourishing, long life, eloquence). The second Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (584–644 CE) was one of the closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad and a pivotal figure in early Islamic history.

Umar is widely used across the Muslim world. It ranked #1165 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Umar ibn al-Khattab (584–644 CE), the second Caliph, is considered one of the most influential figures in Islamic history — during his reign, the Islamic caliphate expanded from the Arabian Peninsula to include Persia, the Levant, Egypt, and parts of North Africa.

Overall data confidence 91%

Behind the Name — Umar — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

OmarOmer

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Famous Bearers

★Umar ibn al-Khattab (584–644)
Second Caliph of Islam, one of the closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad. His reign saw rapid expansion of the Islamic caliphate across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Umar mean?

Umar means 'flourishing,' 'long-lived,' or 'eloquent' in Arabic. Umar ibn al-Khattab was the second Caliph of Islam.

How do you pronounce Umar?

It's said OO-mar — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Umar a boy or girl name?

Umar is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Umar?

Umar ranked #1165 for U.S. boys in 2024.