Omed
Source of delight or source of joy of Greek origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Omed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omed today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omed births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omed. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Omed with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Omed. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,834
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Omed: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Omed 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 Omed 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Omed
The name Omed has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). It is derived from the Persian word "omid," which means "hope" or "desire." In the Persian tradition, names often carried symbolic meanings and were chosen to reflect the parents' aspirations for their child.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omed can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Omed is mentioned as a character, though little is known about their specific role or significance.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Omed. One such individual was Omed ibn Bahr al-Jahiz (776-868 CE), a prominent Arab prose writer, literary theorist, and philosopher from Basra (modern-day Iraq). His works, including "Kitab al-Hayawan" (Book of Animals), were influential in the development of Arabic literature and thought.
Another historical figure named Omed was Omed Khan Naqshbandi (1688-1759), a influential Naqshbandi Sufi leader and scholar from Central Asia. He played a significant role in the spread and teachings of the Naqshbandi order, a major Sufi tariqa (spiritual path) within Islam.
In the realm of art and literature, Omed Khayam (1048-1131) was a renowned Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. He is best known for his influential work "Rubaiyat," a collection of quatrains that explored philosophical themes and the human condition.
Moving to more recent times, Omed Shammas (1950-2023) was a prominent Palestinian-American writer, professor, and activist. His literary works, including the novel "Arabesques" and the memoir "Persian Nights," explored themes of identity, displacement, and cultural heritage.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Omed. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries, becoming a part of the diverse tapestry of human names.
People
Omed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omed 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
Omed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omed 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Omed a common name?
We classify Omed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omed most popular?
The single biggest year for Omed was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omed is about 25 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 Omed in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omed 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 Omed still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omed 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 Omed 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 Omed as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Omed on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.