How Many People Are Named Omari?

Complete statistics for the name Omari in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Omari
Very Rare
13,148
Estimated People
1 in 25,099
1 in X Americans
2018
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
12,756 (97%)
♀ Female
392 (3%)
97%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 219
Arkansas 27
Arizona 118
California 955
Colorado 61
Connecticut 88
DC 37
Delaware 33
Florida 1,142
Georgia 937
Illinois 489
Indiana 112
Kansas 35
Kentucky 27
Louisiana 226
Massachusetts 140
Maryland 314
Michigan 518
Minnesota 35
Missouri 135
Mississippi 206
North Carolina 565
New Jersey 393
New Mexico 5
Nevada 56
New York 1,461
Ohio 310
Oklahoma 42
Oregon 10
Pennsylvania 361
Rhode Island 5
South Carolina 308
Tennessee 279
Texas 714
Virginia 450
Washington 93
Wisconsin 80
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Omari

How Many People Have the Name Omari in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,148 people in the United States currently share the name Omari. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,099 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Omari a Common or Rare Name?

Omari is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Omari Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Omari are covered in full on the Omari name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Omari Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Omari in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female. Omari is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Omari Most Popular?

The name Omari reached peak popularity in 2018, with 618 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Omari Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Omari across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Omari?

Approximately 13,148 people in the United States share the name Omari, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Omari a rare name?

Omari is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,099 Americans has this name.

What does the name Omari mean?

The meaning and origin of Omari is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Omari more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Omari are male and 3% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Omari most popular?

The name Omari reached its peak in 2018, with 618 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People13,148
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 25,099
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2018
Male %97%
Female %3%

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