Umar is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1457 in 2017 with 117 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 180 births ranking #1164. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 15,815 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.