Omah
A feminine name likely derived from the Indonesian word for house or home.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Omah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Omah today is around 93 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omah births was 1919 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omah. 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
- • The typical person named Omah is about 93 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Omahs were born before 1943.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Omah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1919
10 babies that year
Average age
93
years old
1935 SSA rank
#4,729
Tracked since 1884
Popularity
Omah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omah from the 1880s through to the 1930s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 53 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Omah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omah 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 Omah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Omah
The name Omah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. Historically, it was derived from the Arabic word "Amma," which means "mother" or "protector." This name held significant cultural and familial importance in the Islamic world during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omah can be found in ancient Islamic texts and manuscripts from the 9th century. These texts often referred to revered women or maternal figures who played influential roles in their communities. The name was also mentioned in some historical records and chronicles from the region, though specific details about individuals bearing this name are scarce.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the name Omah. One such figure was Omah bint Al-Walid, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the 11th century. Her literary works and contributions to Arabic literature have been widely celebrated and studied.
Another prominent individual was Omah al-Qurashi, a respected Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 12th century. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his influential teachings, which had a lasting impact on legal scholarship in the region.
In the 14th century, Omah al-Andalusi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. Her groundbreaking work in the field of mathematics and her contributions to the development of astronomical instruments were highly regarded during her time.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Omah al-Baghdadi was a celebrated calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, known for her exquisite calligraphic works and intricate designs. Her artistry and craftsmanship were widely admired and sought after by patrons and collectors.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Omah bint Khalid was a respected educator and advocate for women's education in the Arabian Peninsula. She established several schools and educational programs, paving the way for greater opportunities for women in her region.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Omah throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions they hailed from.
People
Omah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omah 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
Omah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omah 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Omah a common name?
We classify Omah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omah most popular?
The single biggest year for Omah was 1919, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omah is about 93 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 Omah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omah in the SSA data are female. 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 Omah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omah 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 Omah 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 Omah?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Omah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.