Umar is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1868 in 2001 with 60 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 180 births ranking #1164. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 53.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 32,381 boys born was named Umar. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Umar is a classic Arabic name usually understood to mean flourishing or long-lived. It feels dignified, direct, and historically grounded.
The name has major significance in Islamic history through Umar ibn al-Khattab and has been used across Muslim communities for centuries. Its clarity and depth have helped it remain enduringly strong.