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UK boy's name

Omarion

A masculine name derived from the Arabic name Omar, meaning "flourishing life" or "prosperous".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Omarion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Omarion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3451, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 21 births.

This profile covers 140 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2003 to 2021. 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 24% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 139 living people in the UK are called Omarion. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Omarion ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 21 boys were registered as Omarion.
  • About 139 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omarion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3451

2021

Births in 2021

5

Latest year

Peak year

2007

21 births

Estimated living

139

2026

Meaning

What does Omarion mean?

The name Omarion has its roots in Arabic culture and language, where it is a combination of two distinct Arabic words - "Umar" and "Ibn" (or "ion" in some transliterations). The first part, "Umar," is a male given name derived from the Arabic word "ʿamara," meaning "to flourish" or "to prosper." The second part, "ibn" or "ion," means "son of" in Arabic.

Historically, the name Omarion likely emerged as a way to indicate lineage or ancestry, with the "ion" suffix suggesting the person was the son of someone named Umar. This naming convention was common in various Arab and Islamic societies, where identifying one's paternal lineage held significant cultural and social importance.

While the name Omarion does not appear explicitly in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have deep roots in Arabic and Islamic tradition. The name Umar, for instance, is closely associated with Umar ibn al-Khattab, one of the most influential and revered figures in early Islamic history, who served as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate from 634 to 644 CE.

Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name Omarion can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was used among various Arab and Muslim communities. However, its usage remained relatively limited compared to other Arabic names.

Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Omarion, though it was not as widespread as some other Arabic names. One of the earliest recorded figures was Omarion ibn Abi Bakr (born around 610 CE), a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the son of Abu Bakr, the first caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.

Another historical figure with the name Omarion was Omarion al-Andalusi (born in 1087 CE), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from medieval Andalusia (modern-day Spain and Portugal). His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were significant during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.

In more recent times, Omarion Grandberry (born in 1984) is a notable American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame as a member of the popular R&B boy band B2K in the early 2000s. He has since established a successful solo career in the music industry.

Another individual who bears the name is Omarion Samuda (born in 1990), a Jamaican professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Jamaica and the United States.

Lastly, Omarion Vaux-Harvey (born in 2004) is a young English actor known for his roles in television series such as "The Bay" and "Ghosts."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Omarion over time

The chart below shows babies named Omarion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Omarion, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 21 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Omarion
05111621200320122021

Decades

Omarion by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omarion 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 #3451 5 1
2010s #3350 47 8
2000s #1848 88 7

Related

Names similar to Omarion

FAQ

Omarion: questions and answers

How popular is the name Omarion in the UK right now?

In 2021, Omarion was ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Omarion most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 21 babies registered as Omarion in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Omarion?

A masculine name derived from the Arabic name Omar, meaning "flourishing life" or "prosperous".

How many people are called Omarion in the UK?

A total of 140 babies have been registered as Omarion across the 16 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.