Omkar is an Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word 'Omkara', which means 'the one who has Om as his symbol'. It is often used to denote Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity. Traditionally, this name is given to boys born under certain Nakshatras (lunar constellations) in Indian astrology. Omkar is also a popular name among Hindus residing outside India.
The name Omkar experienced a steady increase in popularity from 1996 to 2008, peaking with 22 births in 2008. After that, the number of births has fluctuated but generally decreased, reaching a low of 7 births in both 2015 and 2021. As of 2022, there have been a total of 339 births named Omkar.