UK boy's name
Omair
An Arabic masculine name meaning "flourishing" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Omair is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Omair popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 8 births.
This profile covers 86 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Omair. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Omair ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 8 boys were registered as Omair.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omair as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
8 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Omair mean?
The name Omair is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Semitic language family. It is derived from the Arabic word "amir," which means "prince" or "commander." The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the early Islamic caliphates.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Omair can be found in the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam. In the Qur'an, Omair is mentioned as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who was known for his bravery and devotion to the faith.
Throughout the centuries, the name Omair has been borne by many notable individuals in the Muslim world. One of the most famous was Omair ibn Sa'ad, a prominent military leader during the early Islamic conquests of the 7th century AD. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Persia and the expansion of the Islamic empire.
Another notable figure with the name Omair was Omair ibn Shuyaim, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 8th century AD. His poetry, which celebrated the virtues of courage and honor, was highly regarded and has been preserved in various literary anthologies.
In the 11th century, Omair Al-Kinani was a prominent scholar and theologian from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and was widely respected for his knowledge and wisdom.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th centuries, there was a famous Sultan named Omair ibn Yusuf. He ruled from 1349 to 1350 and was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture.
In more recent times, Omair Alavi was a renowned Pakistani novelist and playwright who lived from 1932 to 2009. His works explored themes of social justice and cultural identity, and he is considered one of the most influential writers in Urdu literature.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Omair throughout history. The name has a rich cultural heritage and has been associated with leadership, bravery, and literary achievement across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omair over time
The chart below shows babies named Omair registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Omair, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omair by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omair 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4107 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3654 | 24 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3050 | 36 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2087 | 22 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Omair
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- 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
Omair: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omair in the UK right now?
In 2023, Omair was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Omair most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 8 babies registered as Omair in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omair?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "flourishing" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Omair in the UK?
A total of 86 babies have been registered as Omair across the 18 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.