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Umar

Quick answerUmar means "long-lived" or "long life" and derives from the Arabic root 'umr (عمر), which relates to lifespan and longevity.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,164
TrendStable
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArabic, Urdu, Uzbek, Tajik, Kyrgyz, Indonesian, Hausa
ReligionIslam
Letters4
Numerology8 Chaldean 4
Global rank#239

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Umar

Umar means "long-lived" or "long life" and derives from the Arabic root 'umr (عمر), which relates to lifespan and longevity.

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Etymology

Umar means "long-lived" or "long life" and derives from the Arabic root 'umr (عمر), which relates to lifespan and longevity. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and Arab-speaking regions, with notable historical significance as the name of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam and a major figure in early Islamic history.

Umar currently ranks #1,164 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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