Omeir
A masculine Arabic name meaning "flourishing" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 35 living Americans carry the first name Omeir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omeir today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omeir births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omeir. 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 Omeir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
35
~ 1 in 9,792,981 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,493
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Omeir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omeir from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Omeir remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omeir 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 Omeir 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 Omeir
The name Omeir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "amr," which means "life" or "to live." The name is believed to have emerged in the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omeir can be found in the historical accounts of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE. During this period, several individuals bearing the name Omeir were mentioned in various chronicles and manuscripts.
In the realm of Islamic literature, the name Omeir is not directly referenced in the Quran or the Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad). However, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, which was the language of revelation for the Quran.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Omeir. One of the earliest was Omeir ibn Sad al-Ansari, a companion of Prophet Muhammad who participated in various battles and played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests during the 7th century.
Another prominent figure was Omeir ibn Shuyaym al-Jufi, a renowned Arab poet who lived during the 8th century CE. His poetic works have been widely celebrated and have influenced the development of Arabic literature.
In the 10th century, Omeir ibn Muhalhil al-Shaybani was a distinguished Arab mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
During the 12th century, Omeir ibn Abi Rabi'a was a prominent Andalusian poet and philosopher. He was known for his profound philosophical writings and his mastery of the Arabic language.
In more recent times, Omeir Ali Khan was a notable Indian statesman and jurist who lived in the 19th century. He served as a judge in the British Indian Empire and played a crucial role in shaping the legal system of India during the colonial era.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Omeir throughout history. The name has been borne by scholars, poets, warriors, and influential figures, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance in the Arab and Islamic world.
People
Omeir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omeir 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
Omeir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omeir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omeir 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 9,792,981 US residents.
Is Omeir a common name?
We classify Omeir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 35 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omeir most popular?
The single biggest year for Omeir was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omeir is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Omeir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omeir 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.