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At a Glance: Name: Omari – Meaning: long-lived, flourishing (Swahili/Tanzanian form of Arabic Omar) – Origin: Swahili (from Arabic) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: oh-MAR-ee
Omari is a boy's name pronounced oh-MAR-ee, the Swahili form of the Arabic name Omar, carrying the meaning 'long-lived, flourishing' as used in Tanzania. You might come across the claim that Omari means 'the highest, the most exalted' — that's not quite right; the name actually traces back through Omar's Swahili usage rather than a standalone superlative meaning. It's a name with roots connecting Arabic and Swahili naming traditions.
Meaning & Origin of Omari
Meaning: Long-lived, flourishing (swahili/tanzanian form of arabic omar).
Origin: Swahili (from Arabic).
A common claim: the highest, the most exalted Actually: Omari is popularly glossed as 'the highest, most exalted,' but it traces to the Arabic name Omar/Umar ('long-lived, flourishing') as used in Tanzania, not a standalone superlative meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Omari
Phonetic: oh-MAR-ee IPA: /oʊˈmɑːri/
Popularity of Omari
SSA records for Omari run from 1971 to 2024, with the name peaking at #471 in 2018 (618 boys given the name) and most recently sitting at #617 in 2024 (461 boys).
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1971–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Omari mean?
Long-lived, flourishing (swahili/tanzanian form of arabic omar). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Omari)
How do you pronounce Omari?
Omari is pronounced oh-MAR-ee (IPA: /oʊˈmɑːri/).
Is Omari a popular name right now?
Omari peaked at #471 in 2018 and is ranked #617 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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