Umar
4 countries#249 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Umar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,534 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #466 · peaked in 2014 with 219 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,401 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #249 · peaked in 2014 with 212 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,205 births recorded 1951–2025 · currently #1159 · peaked in 2025 with 180 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, California, Texas, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
143 births recorded 1985–2022 · currently #2310 · peaked in 2021 with 16 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
133 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2004 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Umar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #203 | — |
| 2003 | #212 | ↓9 |
| 2004 | #215 | ↓3 |
| 2005 | #220 | ↓5 |
| 2006 | #231 | ↓11 |
| 2007 | #249 | ↓18 |
| 2008 | #251 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #261 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #260 | ↑1 |
| 2011 | #259 | ↑1 |
| 2012 | #279 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #268 | ↑11 |
| 2014 | #251 | ↑17 |
| 2015 | #252 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #254 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #281 | ↓27 |
| 2018 | #295 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #279 | ↑16 |
| 2020 | #274 | ↑5 |
| 2021 | #249 | ↑25 |
Frequently asked questions about Umar
Is Umar a popular name?
Yes — Umar currently ranks #249 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Umar more common for boys or girls?
Umar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Umar most popular?
Umar peaked in 2014 in England & Wales, with 212 recorded births that year.
Is Umar rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Umar’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #226 in 1996 to #249 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Umar?
At least 7,882 babies have been recorded with the name Umar across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Umar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Umar appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Umar?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Umar include Kasey, Rogelio, Rafe, Denzel.
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