Omaet
A Hebrew name meaning "a servant of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Omaet. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omaet today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omaet births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omaet. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Omaet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,550
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Omaet: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Omaet by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Omaet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Omaet
The name Omaet has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the Aramaic word "omata," which means "strength" or "fortitude." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were perceived as strong or courageous.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omaet dates back to the 5th century BC, where it appears in a collection of Aramaic inscriptions found in the ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis in modern-day Iran. These inscriptions suggest that Omaet may have been a common name among the aristocratic classes of the Achaemenid Persian Empire.
In the following centuries, the name Omaet spread throughout the Middle East and was adopted by various cultures and religions, including early Christian communities. There are references to individuals named Omaet in several early Christian texts, such as the writings of the Church Fathers from the 3rd to 5th centuries AD.
One notable figure named Omaet was a 7th-century Christian monk and scholar from the Byzantine Empire. He is credited with contributing to the preservation and transmission of ancient Greek philosophical and scientific texts during a period of cultural upheaval in the region.
Another famous bearer of the name Omaet was a 10th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of planetary motion, and his works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.
In the 12th century, an individual named Omaet was a prominent figure in the Crusades, serving as a knight and military commander in the armies of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Historical records suggest that he played a crucial role in several battles against the Muslim forces during the Third Crusade.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Omaet gained recognition for his intricate and detailed paintings depicting religious and mythological scenes. Some of his works can still be seen in museums and churches across Italy, particularly in the city of Florence, where he lived and worked during the 15th century.
As the name Omaet spread across different cultures and regions over the centuries, its meaning and significance may have evolved or taken on new connotations. However, its roots in the Aramaic language and its association with strength and fortitude remain an enduring aspect of its historical legacy.
People
Omaet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omaet as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Omaet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omaet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omaet going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Omaet a common name?
We classify Omaet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omaet most popular?
The single biggest year for Omaet was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omaet is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Omaet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omaet a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omaet in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Omaet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omaet in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Omaet can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Omaet?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.