Omari - A very unique male name
Omari at a glance
Omari is ranked #670 among boy baby names in 2025, with 369 births in 2025. It peaked in 2018 at #465 and first appeared on the charts in 1972.
- Rank in 2025
- #670
- Births in 2025
- 369
- Peak year
- 2018 (#465)
- First appeared
- 1972
- Trend
- #495 in 2020 → #670 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,974 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.8/5 (12 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,974 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Omari peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 465.
Famous with this name
Omari Hardwick
Omari Newton
Morocco Omari
How would you rate Omari, 1-5?
Omari is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Omari is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #339 - and is the least popular in Indiana at position #924.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Omari is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Omari origin and meaning
Arabic root with Swahili use — exact formation disputed
Uncertain — generally understood as an elaborated form of Omar (Arabic, 'flourishing, long-lived'); claims of a specific Swahili meaning are not well documented
Omari appeared in 1972 and became established in African-American naming, peaking in 2018. It blends the familiar Omar with a melodic -i ending, and has been falling since 2020.
Origin uncertain
Omari is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Omari, pop culture references for the name Omari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Omari
We've found the following names that sound similar to Omari, sorted by popularity.
Omar / Omer / Oumar / Omero / Omri / Omarr / Omere / Omir / Omarie / Omair /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 670 |
| 2024 | 592 |
| 2023 | 577 |
| 2022 | 534 |
| 2021 | 482 |
| 2020 | 495 |
| 2019 | 482 |
| 2018 | 465 |
| 2017 | 510 |
| 2016 | 520 |
| 2015 | 512 |
| 2014 | 717 |
| 2013 | 735 |
| 2012 | 695 |
| 2011 | 634 |
| 2010 | 658 |
| 2009 | 599 |
| 2008 | 536 |
| 2007 | 627 |
| 2006 | 712 |
| 2005 | 651 |
| 2004 | 569 |
| 2003 | 609 |
| 2002 | 692 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2000 | 887 |
| 1999 | 891 |
| 1998 | 842 |
| 1997 | 957 |
| 1996 | 1120 |
| 1995 | 1153 |
| 1994 | 1089 |
| 1993 | 1196 |
| 1992 | 1202 |
| 1991 | 1181 |
| 1990 | 1087 |
| 1989 | 1272 |
| 1988 | 1156 |
| 1987 | 1198 |
| 1986 | 1275 |
| 1985 | 1262 |
| 1984 | 1146 |
| 1983 | 1461 |
| 1982 | 1033 |
| 1981 | 1007 |
| 1980 | 904 |
| 1979 | 1247 |
| 1978 | 884 |
| 1977 | 1036 |
| 1976 | 1201 |
| 1975 | 1047 |
| 1974 | 1080 |
| 1973 | 1214 |
| 1972 | 1617 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 339 |
| Georgia | 383 |
| Connecticut | 477 |
| North Carolina | 483 |
| Florida | 486 |
| Mississippi | 506 |
| Michigan | 509 |
| Arkansas | 535 |
| New York | 540 |
| Alabama | 557 |
| New Jersey | 568 |
| Louisiana | 576 |
| Maryland | 616 |
| Tennessee | 659 |
| Ohio | 665 |
| Washington | 670 |
| Arizona | 758 |
| Virginia | 776 |
| Kentucky | 782 |
| Texas | 786 |
| Illinois | 788 |
| California | 825 |
| Missouri | 845 |
| Massachusetts | 867 |
| Pennsylvania | 898 |
| Indiana | 924 |
Even more about Omari
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Omari a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Omari?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
oh-MAH-ree · /oʊˈmɑːri/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: Mari
Famous bearers
- Omari Hardwick — Actor, star of the series Power (b. 1974) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Omari offers the strength of Omar in a fuller, more rhythmic form — warm and modern, with cross-cultural roots.
Worth knowing
- Often shortened to or confused with Omar
