Omari Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Omari is a popular boy name in African countries, especially in the East Africa, where the Swahili language is used

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A Deep Dive

Omari Overview

Meaning

God the highest, flourishing

Gender

Boy

Origin

Swahili

Etymology

Derived from the Swahili and Arabic name “Umar,” meaning “populous” or “flourishing.”

Pronunciation

/oʊˈmɑːri/

Popularity

Omari is popular in the United States and has seen usage in the UK. In 2023, it ranked #579 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Cool

Associated Traits

Strong, charismatic, intelligent, compassionate

Name Day

May 12th
A Deep Dive

Omari Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Omar, Omarr, Omani, Omaria, Amari, Omaree, Omarrion, Omariyah, Umar, Omera

Common Nicknames

Omi, Mari, Ari, Om, Rio, Omar, Ree, O, Mar, Riri

Diminutives

Omi, Om, Mari, Ari

Famous People

  • Omari Hardwick
    (American Actor)
  • Omari Spellman
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Omari Grandberry
    (American Singer)
  • Omari Hutchinson
    (English Soccer Player)
  • Omari Kellyman
    (English Soccer Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Omari
    ("Supernatural," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Omari?

Omari means “God the highest” and “flourishing,” signifying both a divine connection and growth.

What Is the Origin of The Name Omari?

Omari has roots in Swahili, coming from the Arabic name Umar, which means “flourishing” or “thriving.”

Omari Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Omari in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4882021#5372022#5792023
Top 3 Rankings#4712018#4782019#4882021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Omari

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023579
(-42 from 2022)
495
(-58 from 2022)
0.02703
2022537
(-49 from 2021)
553
(-52 from 2021)
0.02953
2021488
(+12 from 2020)
605
(+22 from 2020)
0.03229
2020500
(-22 from 2019)
583
(-29 from 2019)
0.03152
2019478
(-7 from 2018)
612
(-6 from 2018)
0.03185
2018471
(+38 from 2017)
618
(+48 from 2017)
0.03179
2017509
(+23 from 2016)
570
(+17 from 2016)
0.02880
2016532
(-25 from 2015)
553
(-14 from 2015)
0.02730
2015507
(+201 from 2014)
567
(+226 from 2014)
0.02773
2014708
(+24 from 2013)
341
(+23 from 2013)
0.01664
2013732
(-22 from 2012)
318
(-16 from 2012)
0.01574
2012710
(-68 from 2011)
334
(-30 from 2011)
0.01646
2011642
(+12 from 2010)
364
(-4 from 2010)
0.01792
2010654
(-50 from 2009)
368
(-60 from 2009)
0.01791
2009604
(-56 from 2008)
428
(-51 from 2008)
0.02018
2008548
(+97 from 2007)
479
(+103 from 2007)
0.02197
2007645
(+70 from 2006)
376
(+74 from 2006)
0.01697
2006715
(-51 from 2005)
302
(-20 from 2005)
0.01378
2005664
(-94 from 2004)
322
(-77 from 2004)
0.01514
2004570
(+52 from 2003)
399
(+67 from 2003)
0.01888
2003622
(+77 from 2002)
332
(+76 from 2002)
0.01580
2002699
(+237 from 2001)
256
(+90 from 2001)
0.01239
2001936
(-13 from 2000)
166
No change from 2000
0.00803
2000923
(+17 from 1999)
166
(+11 from 1999)
0.00795
1999940
(-93 from 1998)
155
(-17 from 1998)
0.00760
1998847
(+134 from 1997)
172
(+40 from 1997)
0.00848
1997981
(+131 from 1996)
132
(+25 from 1996)
0.00661
19961112
(+60 from 1995)
107
(+10 from 1995)
0.00534
19951172
(-97 from 1994)
97
(-11 from 1994)
0.00482
19941075
(+163 from 1993)
108
(+24 from 1993)
0.00530
19931238
(-28 from 1992)
84
(-2 from 1992)
0.00407
19921210
(-71 from 1991)
86
(-7 from 1991)
0.00410
19911139
(-28 from 1990)
93
No change from 1990
0.00439
19901111
(+263 from 1989)
93
(+29 from 1989)
0.00432
19891374
(-125 from 1988)
64
(-3 from 1988)
0.00305
19881249
(+47 from 1987)
67
(+10 from 1987)
0.00335
19871296
(-97 from 1986)
57
(-6 from 1986)
0.00292
19861199
(+91 from 1985)
63
(+8 from 1985)
0.00328
19851290
(-63 from 1984)
55
(-1 from 1984)
0.00286
19841227
(+87 from 1983)
56
(+6 from 1983)
0.00298
19831314
(-199 from 1982)
50
(-17 from 1982)
0.00268
19821115
(-71 from 1981)
67
(-9 from 1981)
0.00355
19811044
(-107 from 1980)
76
(-15 from 1980)
0.00408
1980937
(+232 from 1979)
91
(+31 from 1979)
0.00491
19791169
(-173 from 1978)
60
(-15 from 1978)
0.00335
1978996
(+3 from 1977)
75
(+1 from 1977)
0.00439
1977999
(+226 from 1976)
74
(+24 from 1976)
0.00433
19761225
(-17 from 1975)
50
(+1 from 1975)
0.00306
19751208
(+7 from 1974)
49
(+2 from 1974)
0.00302
19741215
(+185 from 1973)
47
(+11 from 1973)
0.00288
19731400
(+1260 from 1972)
36
(+23 from 1972)
0.00223
19722660
(+1302 from 1971)
13
(+6 from 1971)
0.00078
19713962
First SSA data recorded
7
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19700
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0.0000
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19670
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American States Popularity Rankings for Omari

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5022021#4642022#6042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3092021#3192022#4402023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6322021#8282022#7992023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3152021#2892022#4052023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5892021#5132022#6772023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4352021#3812022#4642023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4302021#4932022#5412023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5272021#5852022#5862023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5102021#4252022#4602023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4512021#3722022#5102023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3272021#4802022#5022023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3612021#5742022#3152023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4872021#4302022#5472023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3932021#3842022#4472023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4112021#7392022#5992023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3592021#7052022#3422023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4672021#5472022#3722023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2222021#2272022#2242023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5242021#5712022#5572023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3562021#3582022#8412023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6202021#5212022#8022023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6372021#9212022#6912023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7522020#6672021#8592023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3862019#3702021#3872022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7392019#4112020#7582021

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5382021#6992022#7802023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3572021#5542022#5632023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7852021#5862022#7692023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5462019#5642020#6372023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1252018#1752021#1482023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2802016#2472020#1862023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8602016#8972018#6272021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4722020#6212021#4672023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6182018#7152019#7222021

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#7082016#6642022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2372023

Popularity Rankings for Omari in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7402019#5982020#6322021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6912019

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9392020#9302021#11882022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Omari a Name for Boys or Girls?

Omari is generally recognized as a boy’s name, reflecting its roots and the powerful meanings behind it.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Omari

Omari in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Omari Hardwick (Actor, 1974): An American actor known for his roles in "Power" and "Army of the Dead."
  • Omari Spellman (Basketball Player, 1997): An American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and overseas.
  • Omari Grandberry (Singer, 1984): Also known as Omarion, he is an American singer, dancer, and actor who gained fame as a member of the boy band B2K.
  • Omari Hutchinson (Soccer Player, 2003): An English soccer player who has been part of the Arsenal youth academy.
  • Omari Kellyman (Soccer Player, 2005): A young English soccer player who has shown promise in the sport.
  • Omari ("Supernatural," 2005 TV Series): A minor character involved in one of the show's many supernatural storylines.
  • None

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