Omaree
Of Arabic origin, expressing a high rank or status.
Name Census estimates that about 159 living Americans carry the first name Omaree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omaree today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omaree births was 2004 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omaree. 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.
People living today
159
~ 1 in 2,155,688 Americans
Peak year
2004
15 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,597
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Omaree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omaree from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 86 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omaree 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 Omaree 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 Omaree
The name Omaree finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "Amir," which translates to "prince" or "commander." This name gained prominence during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of remarkable cultural, scientific, and intellectual achievements in the medieval Islamic world.
One of the earliest known references to the name Omaree can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and philosophers from the 8th and 9th centuries. These texts often mentioned individuals bearing the name, indicating its use among the elite and scholarly circles of that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Omaree. One such individual was Omaree ibn Al-Khattab, a prominent military commander and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century. He played a crucial role in the early Islamic conquests and is revered for his leadership and bravery.
Another noteworthy figure was Omaree Al-Kindi, an influential Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist born in Basra (present-day Iraq) around 801 CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics, physics, and mathematics, earning him the title "the Philosopher of the Arabs."
In the realm of literature, Omaree Al-Mutanabbi, born in 915 CE in modern-day Iraq, was a highly acclaimed Arab poet known for his eloquent and powerful verses. His poetry has had a lasting impact on Arabic literature and continues to be widely studied and recited to this day.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, the name Omaree gained further prominence. One notable bearer was Omaree Al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic scholar, philosopher, and theologian born in 1058 CE in present-day Iran. His works, such as "The Incoherence of the Philosophers," significantly influenced Islamic thought and philosophy.
Another historical figure bearing the name was Omaree Al-Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet born in 1048 CE. He is best known for his contributions to algebra, including the development of the general algebraic solution for quadratic equations, and his poetic masterpiece, the Rubaiyat.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Omaree, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and significance within the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
People
Omaree + last name combinations
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FAQ
Omaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 159 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omaree 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 2,155,688 US residents.
Is Omaree a common name?
We classify Omaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 161 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Omaree was 2004, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omaree is about 16 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 Omaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omaree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omaree 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 Omaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omaree 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 Omaree 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 many Americans are named Omaree?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Omaree at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.