Omid

Omid - A very unique male name

Omid appeared on the charts for the first time in 1980 on position #2390. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Omid and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Omid? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Omid. The baby boy name Omid was given to 9 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3265 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 162,920 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Omid peaked in popularity 39 years ago in 1987 on position 1788.

Famous with this name

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Omid is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Omid is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,786 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,786.

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 Omid is where you live.

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Omid origin and meaning

Persian

From Persian omid, 'hope'

Omid is the Persian word for hope, used as a boy's name in Iran and across its diaspora. US use runs from 1980, steady and small.

Attested etymology

Omid is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Omid, pop culture references for the name Omid and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Omid

We've found the following names that sound similar to Omid, sorted by popularity.

Omeed /

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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)

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Even more about Omid

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 Omid 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 Omid?

2 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.

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Pronunciation

oh-MEED · /oʊˈmid/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Omid Djalili — British-Iranian comedian and actor (b. 1965) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Omid is hope itself as a name — short, warm and quietly optimistic.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may say OH-mid instead of oh-MEED
• Unfamiliar outside Iranian and Afghan communities