Omari Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Omari is a name of Swahili origin meaning 'flourishing' or 'long-lived', with roots tracing back to the Arabic name Umar. It has evolved from Umar to Omari through its use in various cultures. The name is associated with positive traits such as vitality and growth. It does not have biblical relevance. Omari has seen increased usage in the modern era, especially within African communities and the diaspora.
The name Omari is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Omari has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Omari' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1549th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1192nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 694th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 547th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16870th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8280th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8642nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Omari' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Omari"
Pronunciation
/oʊˈmɑːri/
Origin
Swahili
Etymology
The name Omari is derived from the Swahili language, which is a Bantu language spoken in East Africa. It is often linked to the Arabic name 'Umar', meaning 'flourishing' or 'long-lived'.
Meaning
flourishing, long-lived
Language Evolution
Umar (Arabic), Omari (Swahili)
Historical Usage
Omari has gained popularity in various African cultures and among the African diaspora, particularly in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Umar, Omar, Amari
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Omari is perceived as a strong, unique name with positive connotations of growth and vitality.
Famous People
Omari Hardwick, an American actor, Omari Akil, a notable poet and writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Omari"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Omari"
"Omari" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1549th of 10718 | 502 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1192nd of 16616 | 1,223 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 694th of 24088 | 4,751 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 547th of 23106 | 6,280 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16870th of 27321 | 29 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8280th of 35406 | 210 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8642nd of 30306 | 148 |
Regional Popularity of "Omari" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.45% 953rd/2937 |
30.58% 1065th/3483 |
47.36% 1666th/3518 |
34.08% 1378th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.18% 1370th/3685 |
16.76% 750th/4475 |
27.45% 1426th/5194 |
22.34% 1411th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.11% 784th/4582 |
11.35% 586th/5164 |
8.10% 592nd/7313 |
14.15% 1056th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.06% 640th/3984 |
9.45% 424th/4487 |
6.73% 459th/6822 |
12.38% 777th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Omari" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Omari"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Omari" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.