UK boy's name
Omarie
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly African American.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Omarie is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Omarie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2002 to 2010. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Omarie. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Omarie ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Omarie.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omarie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Omarie mean?
The name Omarie has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, tracing back to the Indian subcontinent around the 3rd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Amar," which means "immortal" or "eternal," and the suffix "ie," which is commonly used in Indian names. The name Omarie was likely given to children with the hope that they would have a long and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omarie can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor character. In the epic, Omarie was portrayed as a wise and enlightened sage who provided guidance to the protagonists on their spiritual journey.
During the medieval period, the name Omarie gained popularity among the ruling classes in various parts of India. One notable figure who bore this name was Omarie Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Kalinga kingdom in the 12th century CE. She was renowned for her strategic military prowess and her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 16th century, Omarie Shah, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet, gained acclaim for his spiritual teachings and his contributions to the Persian literary tradition. His poems and writings, which often centered on themes of love, devotion, and the divine, continue to be celebrated and studied by scholars to this day.
Another prominent individual named Omarie was Omarie Khan, a skilled military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. He was known for his bravery and tactical brilliance, leading the imperial forces to several victories against rival kingdoms and rebellions.
In more recent times, Omarie Devi Bhandari, a Nepalese politician, made history by becoming the first woman to be elected as the President of Nepal in 2015. Her presidency was seen as a significant milestone for women's empowerment and gender equality in the region.
While the name Omarie has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with people of different cultural backgrounds embracing it for its unique and meaningful connotation. However, the name remains closely tied to its rich historical and cultural heritage, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of the Indian subcontinent on global naming traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omarie over time
The chart below shows babies named Omarie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Omarie, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omarie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omarie 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 | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3427 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Omarie
- 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
Omarie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omarie in the UK right now?
In 2010, Omarie was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Omarie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Omarie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omarie?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly African American.
How many people are called Omarie in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Omarie across the 4 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.