Omarie
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly African American.
Name Census estimates that about 216 living Americans carry the first name Omarie. It is a predominantly male name (94.5% of registrations). The average person named Omarie today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omarie births was 2007 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omarie. 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
216
~ 1 in 1,586,826 Americans
Peak year
2007
28 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,583
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Omarie
Omarie leans heavily male at 94.5% of total registrations, but 12 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Omarie as a male name
- Ranked #13,583 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2007 (21 births)
Omarie as a female name
- Ranked #15,074 in 2007
- 7 female births in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (7 births)
Popularity
Omarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omarie from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 133 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Omarie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omarie 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 Omarie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Omaries live
Origin
Meaning and history of Omarie
The name Omarie has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, tracing back to the Indian subcontinent around the 3rd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Amar," which means "immortal" or "eternal," and the suffix "ie," which is commonly used in Indian names. The name Omarie was likely given to children with the hope that they would have a long and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omarie can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor character. In the epic, Omarie was portrayed as a wise and enlightened sage who provided guidance to the protagonists on their spiritual journey.
During the medieval period, the name Omarie gained popularity among the ruling classes in various parts of India. One notable figure who bore this name was Omarie Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Kalinga kingdom in the 12th century CE. She was renowned for her strategic military prowess and her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 16th century, Omarie Shah, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet, gained acclaim for his spiritual teachings and his contributions to the Persian literary tradition. His poems and writings, which often centered on themes of love, devotion, and the divine, continue to be celebrated and studied by scholars to this day.
Another prominent individual named Omarie was Omarie Khan, a skilled military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. He was known for his bravery and tactical brilliance, leading the imperial forces to several victories against rival kingdoms and rebellions.
In more recent times, Omarie Devi Bhandari, a Nepalese politician, made history by becoming the first woman to be elected as the President of Nepal in 2015. Her presidency was seen as a significant milestone for women's empowerment and gender equality in the region.
While the name Omarie has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with people of different cultural backgrounds embracing it for its unique and meaningful connotation. However, the name remains closely tied to its rich historical and cultural heritage, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of the Indian subcontinent on global naming traditions.
People
Omarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omarie 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
Omarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 216 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omarie 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 1,586,826 US residents.
Is Omarie a common name?
We classify Omarie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 218 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Omarie was 2007, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omarie is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Omarie a male name?
Yes, 94.5% of people registered as Omarie 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.
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.