Boy nameCurrently #1,165 in the USRising
Umar
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with U
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Umar's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Umar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Umar |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 90 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2019 | 111 |
| 2020 | 101 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 158 |
| 2023 | 152 |
| 2024 | 179 |
Umar through the decades
- Umar peaked in 2024, when 179 babies were named Umar in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Umar has risen 88% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Umar currently ranks #1,165 in the US and is on the rise.