UK boy's name
Omaid
Of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of the one and only God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Omaid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Omaid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Omaid is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Omaid. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Omaid ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Omaid.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omaid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Omaid mean?
The name Omaid has its origins in the Persian language and culture, tracing back to the ancient Iranian civilizations of the Middle East. It is derived from the Persian word "omid," which means "hope" or "aspiration." This name's roots can be linked to the Zoroastrian tradition, where hope and optimism held significant spiritual and philosophical importance.
Early references to the name Omaid can be found in ancient Persian literature and poetry, where it was often used as a symbolic representation of hope and perseverance. One of the earliest known mentions of the name appears in the 10th-century epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Omaid. One of the most prominent was Omaid al-Mulk Mirza (1611-1668), a Persian nobleman and statesman during the Safavid Dynasty. He served as the governor of several provinces and was known for his administrative skills and patronage of the arts.
Another historical figure with the name Omaid was Omaid Sanjar (1068-1157), a Seljuk Sultan who ruled over parts of Persia and Central Asia. He was renowned for his military campaigns and for promoting cultural and intellectual pursuits during his reign.
In the realm of literature, Omaid Masroor (1935-2013) was a prominent Afghan poet and writer. His works, which often explored themes of hope and resilience, earned him widespread recognition and numerous literary awards.
Omaid Safi (born 1976) is a contemporary Afghan-American writer, speaker, and scholar. He is known for his works on Islamic spirituality and has gained a significant following for his insightful perspectives on faith and human experiences.
Omaid Sharifi (born 1979) is an Afghan-American artist and co-founder of ArtLords, an organization that uses street art as a means of promoting social change and addressing issues such as war, peace, and women's rights in Afghanistan.
The name Omaid continues to be popular in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia, carrying with it the cultural and historical significance of hope and aspiration that has been associated with it for centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Omaid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omaid was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
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- Owen 33,517
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- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Omaid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omaid in the UK right now?
In 2012, Omaid was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Omaid most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Omaid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omaid?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of the one and only God".
How many people are called Omaid in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Omaid across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.