Oumar
A Muslim boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "long-lived".
Name Census estimates that about 715 living Americans carry the first name Oumar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oumar today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oumar births was 2013 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oumar. 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
715
~ 1 in 479,377 Americans
Peak year
2013
38 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,657
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Oumar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oumar from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 294 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Oumar remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oumar 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 Oumar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oumars live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Oumar, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 110 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oumar
The name Oumar originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Amir," which means "leader" or "commander." The name traces its roots back to the 7th century, during the early days of Islam.
Oumar was a common name among the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. One of the most prominent figures in Islamic history with this name was Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. He ruled from 634 to 644 CE and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Islamic empire.
The name Oumar has been mentioned in various historical texts and religious scriptures, including the Qur'an and the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). It has been a popular name among Muslims throughout history, reflecting the reverence for the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oumar can be found in the 8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate. Oumar ibn Abd al-Aziz, a renowned caliph known for his justice and piety, ruled from 717 to 720 CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oumar. Here are five examples:
1. Oumar Tall (1794-1864), a religious and military leader who founded the Toucouleur Empire in present-day Mali and Senegal.
2. Oumar Blondin Diop (1847-1906), a Senegalese scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation of Wolof literature and culture.
3. Oumar Ganda Fodio (1754-1817), a prominent Islamic scholar and religious leader who founded the Sokoto Caliphate in present-day northern Nigeria.
4. Oumar Sy (1912-2001), a Senegalese writer and intellectual known for his works on African philosophy and culture.
5. Oumar Bongo (1935-2009), the former President of Gabon who ruled from 1967 until his death in 2009.
The name Oumar has remained popular across various regions, including West Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance within the Islamic tradition.
People
Oumar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oumar 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
Oumar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oumar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 715 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oumar 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 479,377 US residents.
Is Oumar a common name?
We classify Oumar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 722 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oumar most popular?
The single biggest year for Oumar was 2013, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oumar is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Oumar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oumar 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.