Omariyon
A name with an unclear meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Omariyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omariyon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omariyon births was 2003 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omariyon. 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 Omariyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
2003
7 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,474
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Omariyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Omariyon 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 Omariyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 | 0 | 18 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Omariyon
The given name Omariyon is of Arabic origin, deriving from the root word "Amir" which means "prince" or "commander". This name can be traced back to the 7th century AD during the early Islamic era when the Arabic language and culture spread across the Middle East and North Africa.
In its original Arabic form, the name was spelled as "Umar" or "Omar". The variant spelling "Omariyon" likely emerged later as the name traveled and evolved through different cultures and languages over time. Some historians believe that the suffix "-ion" may have been influenced by Greek or Latin naming conventions.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures bearing this name was Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate who ruled from 634 to 644 AD. He is revered as a prominent figure in Islamic history and is credited with significant military and administrative achievements during the expansion of the Muslim empire.
Another influential figure named Omariyon was Umar Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet who lived from 1048 to 1131 AD. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and his poetic works, particularly the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
In the 13th century, there was a famous Sufi mystic and poet named Omariyon al-Suhrawardi (1145-1234 AD) who was instrumental in the development of the Suhrawardiyya order of Sufism. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on the spiritual and intellectual landscape of the Islamic world during that era.
Moving forward in history, one notable bearer of the name was Omariyon Mukhtar (1862-1931), a renowned Sudanese military leader and reformer who played a significant role in the Mahdist Revolt against the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium rule in Sudan.
Another prominent figure was Omariyon Sharif (1932-2015), an Egyptian actor and filmmaker who achieved international acclaim for his roles in films such as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago". He was widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the Arabic-speaking world and a cultural icon in his time.
While these are just a few examples, the name Omariyon has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Omariyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omariyon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Omariyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omariyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omariyon 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Omariyon a common name?
We classify Omariyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omariyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Omariyon was 2003, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omariyon is about 22 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 Omariyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omariyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omariyon 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 Omariyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omariyon 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 Omariyon 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 people have Omariyon as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.