Omarri
A masculine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "prosperous" or "long-lived".
Name Census estimates that about 81 living Americans carry the first name Omarri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omarri today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omarri births was 2007 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omarri. 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 Omarri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
81
~ 1 in 4,231,535 Americans
Peak year
2007
11 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,510
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Omarri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omarri from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 49 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
Omarri 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 Omarri 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 Omarri
Omarri is a gender-neutral given name with diverse origins and cultural influences. It is believed to have roots in several ancient languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, and Aramaic.
The name's earliest known derivation can be traced back to the Arabic name Omar, which means "life" or "long-lived." This name gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, particularly after the rise of the influential Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century CE.
Some scholars also suggest that Omarri may have connections to the Hebrew name Omri, which means "servant" or "follower of God." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, referring to an ancient Israelite king who reigned in the 9th century BCE.
In Aramaic, a language closely related to Hebrew and Arabic, the name Omar or Omarri is believed to signify "eloquent" or "skilled in speech." This linguistic connection reflects the importance of oratory and communication in the cultural heritage of the Middle East.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Omarri or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Umar ibn al-Khattab, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the second Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, who lived from 586 to 644 CE.
Another historically significant figure was Omri, the sixth king of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, who ruled from approximately 885 to 874 BCE. His reign marked a period of political stability and economic prosperity in the region.
In the 12th century CE, Omar Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet, gained renown for his contributions to literature and science. His collection of quatrains, known as the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, remains a celebrated work of Persian poetry.
During the Renaissance, Omar ibn Said, an Islamic scholar and autobiographer, left a lasting legacy with his written accounts of his life as a Muslim enslaved in the United States, providing invaluable insight into the experiences of enslaved Africans in the 19th century.
More recently, Omari Hardwick, an American actor born in 1974, has achieved recognition for his roles in various television series and films, showcasing the enduring popularity of the name across cultures and eras.
People
Omarri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omarri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Omarri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omarri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 81 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omarri 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 4,231,535 US residents.
Is Omarri a common name?
We classify Omarri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 82 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omarri most popular?
The single biggest year for Omarri was 2007, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omarri is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Omarri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omarri 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.