UK girl's name
Omera
An Arabic feminine name meaning "flourishing life" or "elevated life".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Omera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Omera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 11 births.
This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2004 to 2017. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 49 living people in the UK are called Omera. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Omera ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 11 girls were registered as Omera.
- • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
11 births
Estimated living
49
2026
Meaning
What does Omera mean?
The name Omera has its roots in the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Aramaic word "amar," meaning "to speak" or "to say." This suggests that the name Omera may have been associated with eloquence, communication, or the ability to express oneself effectively.
The earliest recorded use of the name Omera can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was borne by several individuals during the 5th and 6th centuries AD. One notable figure was Omera of Constantinople, a Christian theologian and scholar who lived in the late 5th century. She is renowned for her contributions to the study of the New Testament and her defense of orthodox Christian doctrines.
During the medieval period, the name Omera gained popularity among various ethnic groups in the Middle East and North Africa. In the 9th century, an Arab scholar and philosopher named Omera ibn Abi al-Salt was known for his works on logic and metaphysics. He was highly regarded in intellectual circles and contributed significantly to the development of philosophical thought during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 12th century, Omera al-Hamdaniya was a renowned female poet and scholar from Damascus. Her poetic works, which often celebrated love and nature, earned her widespread acclaim and admiration among her contemporaries.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Omera Akbar was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire of South Asia. She was the mother of the famous Mughal emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in shaping his early education and worldview.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Omera was Omera Khayyám, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who lived during the 11th and 12th centuries. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of algebra and poetry, particularly his famous collection of quatrains known as the Rubáiyát.
While the name Omera has its origins in the Middle East and was historically more prevalent in that region, it has since spread to various parts of the world. However, it remains relatively uncommon in modern times, perhaps due to its unique and somewhat unfamiliar sound to some cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omera over time
The chart below shows babies named Omera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Omera, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omera 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 | #4195 | 39 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4708 | 10 | 3 |
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- Olive 6,815
- Ophelia 4,939
- Ottilie 4,407
- Oliwia 2,608
- Ocean 1,811
- Orlaith 1,357
- Olivia-Rose 1,250
- Octavia 1,243
- Olivia-Grace 618
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FAQ
Omera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omera in the UK right now?
In 2017, Omera was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Omera most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 11 babies registered as Omera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omera?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "flourishing life" or "elevated life".
How many people are called Omera in the UK?
A total of 49 babies have been registered as Omera across the 10 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.