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1988

First Year

2005

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#8299

Peak Rank

26

Total Count

4

Years Active

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## The Story of Ommar

The earliest SSA record of Ommar as a baby boy name dates back to 1988, when 5 babies received it. 2005 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Ommar — #8,299 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 54% of all recorded Ommars. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2005 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 26 Ommars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Ommar

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

* [Amore](/amore)
* [Amour](/amour)
* [Amir](/amir)
* [Aamir](/aamir)
* [Omar](/omar)
* [Amar](/amar)
* [Umar](/umar)
* [Imar](/imar)
* Armoire
* [Amari](/amari)
* [Amara](/amara)
* [Amr](/amr)

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Ommar

What does the name Ommar mean?

Ommar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ommar in 2026?

In 2026, Ommar ranks #8,299 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Ommar most popular?

Ommar reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #8,299 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Ommar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ommar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ommar include Candler, Cutberto, Faruq. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦CandlerPeak #8299](/candler)[👦CutbertoPeak #8299](/cutberto)[👦FaruqPeak #8299](/faruq)[👦PatonPeak #8299](/paton)[👦OnterrioPeak #8299](/onterrio)[👦NikilPeak #8299](/nikil)[👦ReymonPeak #8299](/reymon)[👦JarikPeak #8299](/jarik)

## About the name Ommar 

Ommar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Ommar's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #8,299\. Use the chart and map above to compare Ommar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2005 → ](/year/2005)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ 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.