Umar, of Arabic origin, translates to 'flourishing' or 'living'. It is often used as an independent personal name and also serves as a short form for various compound names like Abdurrahman Umar or Muhammad Umar.
The name Umar has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades, with a notable surge starting from the late 1970s. Between 1951 and 2023, there were a total of 2846 babies named Umar.