Declining since 2020, #686 for boys today.
Popularity of Omari since 1971
Babies named Omari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 411 |
| 1980s | 646 |
| 1990s | 1,127 |
| 2000s | 3,226 |
| 2010s | 4,645 |
| 2020s | 3,103 |
Meaning & origin
Omari entered U.S. records in 1971 and saw its peak popularity in 2021, when it reached its highest rank. Since 2020, its trajectory has been falling, but it remains a recognizable choice. In 2025, the name ranked 686 with a frequency of 1 in 4,302 boys. It is especially prevalent in South Carolina, Georgia, and Mississippi, reflecting strong regional ties in the Southeast. The name carries both Swahili and Arabic heritage, offering a connection to Islamic history through its root Umar. Its modern appeal blends cultural depth with a melodic sound, making it a distinctive option among contemporary boys' names.
Omari is a Swahili form of the Arabic name Umar, which derives from the root 'amr meaning 'life' but is traditionally interpreted as 'flourishing' or 'long-lived.' It gained prominence through Umar ibn al-Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the second caliph of Islam. The name spread across East Africa via trade and cultural exchange, becoming common in Swahili-speaking regions.
Where Omari is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: O, Mari
Sibling names for Omari
Names that share Omari's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Zuri, Amara, Imani, Nia, Sanaa, Amani, Ashante, Ashanti, Emani, Irie, Kamaria, Kimani, Akeelah, Nairobi, Nakiya, Nubia, Shamiya, Takia, Taraji, Assata, Jabria, Jailani, Jehlani, Kijana, Maniyah, Naija, Nakira, Niara, Rakia, Rmani, Samora, Shakara, Shaliyah, Tanijah, Yemaya, Afrika, Asanti, Ashaki, Ashunti, Asmara, Chakira, Cimani, Damali, Demiya, Imara, Iyanla, Kamoura, Kenyada, Kenyana, Kenyata, Kioni, Lanayah, Maisha, Nyema, Nyemah, Roniyah, Sakiya, Shakura, Tahari, Tahisha, Ymani, Zanayah, Zawadi, Khaloni, Ashantee, Aujanae, Ayeshia, Azhane, Dakia, Damyiah, Ebonye, Emonii, Emonni, Imanni, Iyania, Jahniah, Jalaila, Marjani, Niamani, Nkenge, Nylayah, Nyota, Nyrobi, Olani, Omunique, Rehema, Shikira, Tuere, Yomayra
Brothers: Kwame, Jabari, Kofi, Nasir, Malik, Kenyatta, Khari, Khyree, Kymani, Sekani, Shomari, Zaire, Ajani, Dakari, Jahari, Jahmari, Kanye, Khamari, Zamari, Chaka, Dakhari, Jamani, Khamani, Khary, Masai, Mekhai, Sekou, Shakim, Syaire, Yohance, Zamar, Akhari, Altariq, Askia, Bakari, Dakarri, Ikeem, Jabarri, Jasiri, Javani, Jawanza, Jhamari, Jibri, Jmari, Jobani, Khalfani, Khayree, Kmari, Kweli, Maleke, Maliq, Mansa, Nakeem, Roshad, Ryheem, Tabari, Tacari, Tahjae, Bomani, Jabori, Jahbari, Kenyatte, Ajamu, Caleel, Damaree, Dameir, Dekhari, Emonte, Jabaree, Jahmani, Jahzier, Khamoni, Khmari, Kijani, Kimoni, Maasai, Nahyan, Nyheim, Ojani
Names like Omari
Names whose popularity has moved with Omari's over the last 50 years.
