Declining since 2008, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Omkar since 1996
Babies named Omkar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Omkar is a Sanskrit name with deep roots in Hindu spirituality, directly referencing the sacred syllable Om as a manifestation of the divine. In the U.S., it first appeared in records in 1996 and peaked in 2008, ranking 8,243 in 2025 with a frequency of about 1 in 189,786 births. Its usage has been steadily declining since its peak, though it remains a distinctive choice among Indian-American families. The name's strong religious resonance makes it particularly meaningful within Hindu communities.
Derived from Sanskrit 'om' (the primordial sound) and 'kara' (maker, utterer). Omkar is a compound name meaning 'the one who makes Om' or 'Om-sound' and is an epithet of the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu, reflecting their association with the sacred syllable. The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly among Hindu families, and gained some modern usage as a given name in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Om, Omi
Variants: Omkara
Sibling names for Omkar
Names that share Omkar's style, for a brother or sister.
