boy's name
Umar
OO-mar
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 9,445
England and Wales
#234
2025 births
Umar is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 180 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Umar is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 214 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 2,462 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Umar Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 530 |
| 2000s | 1,651 |
| 2010s | 1,859 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 1,106 |
How Popular Is Umar?
In 2025, Umar was given to 214 babies in England and Wales, ranking #234 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Umar Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Umar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Umar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Umar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Umar
- Pronunciation OO-mar
Sibling Names for Umar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Umar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Umar
How popular is the name Umar?
In 2025, Umar was given to 214 babies in England and Wales, ranking #234 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Umar a girl's or a boy's name?
Umar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Umar?
Umar has 2 syllables.
When was Umar most popular?
Umar peaked in 2025, when 214 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Umar a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Umar currently ranks #234 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.