Oumar
Meaninglong-lived · Wolof
Oumar is an African boy name meaning “long-lived”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Oumar and you get Mauro. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationOumar peaked in 2013, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Oumar you'd meet today is about 12 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Oumar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 45,045 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryOumar first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Oumars? Head to New York, where it's the #885 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Oumar
Oumar is a boy name of African origin meaning “long-lived”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Oumar
What does the name Oumar mean?
Oumar means “long-lived” and comes from Wolof. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Omar (“flourishing, long-lived”), Omari (“long-lived”), Ammar (“long-lived”) and Aamir (“prosperous, long-lived”).
What is the origin of the name Oumar?
Oumar is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Wolof. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Oumar a boy or girl name?
Oumar is a boy name. In 2025, 38 US boys were named Oumar.
How popular is the name Oumar?
Oumar ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 2013, when it reached #2,955. Over the last five years it has climbed 74 places.
What names are similar to Oumar?
If you like Oumar, you might also like Omar, Omari, Ammar and Aamir.
What should I know before naming my baby Oumar?
Oumar is an African boy name meaning “long-lived”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.