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1979

First Year

2024

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#5600

Peak Rank

392

Total Count

33

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Omari

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Omari is a name with a single cultural origin: Swahili.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Swahili

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## The Story of Omari

The earliest SSA record of Omari as a baby boy name dates back to 1971, when 7 babies received it. 2018 was its biggest year on record, with 618 newborns named Omari — #471 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 34% of all recorded Omaris. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #647 among baby boy names with 438 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 14K Omaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Omari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Omari is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Omori
* [Omara](/omara)
* Omeara
* Oamaru
* [Amari](/amari)
* [Amare](/amare)
* [Imari](/imari)
* [Omar](/omar)
* [Amaury](/amaury)
* [Omero](/omero)
* [Amara](/amara)
* [Ameri](/ameri)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Omari

What does the name Omari mean?

Omari is a name with a single cultural origin: Swahili.

What is the origin of the name Omari?

Omari has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Swahili.

How popular is Omari in 2026?

In 2026, Omari ranks #647 among boys' names in the U.S., with 438 babies given the name that year.

When was Omari most popular?

Omari reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #471 that year with 618 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Omari most popular?

Omari has historically been most popular in Delaware, South Carolina, District of Columbia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Omari.

Is Omari a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Omari is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Omari?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Omari include Nicky, Augustine, Emmit. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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## About the name Omari 

Omari is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Omari's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #471\. Use the chart and map above to compare Omari's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2018 → ](/year/2018)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "O" → ](/letter/o)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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