Omani
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "citizen of Oman".
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the first name Omani. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 55.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Omani today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omani births was 2024 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
143
~ 1 in 2,396,883 Americans
Peak year
2024
19 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,794
Tracked since 2003
Census
Omani in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 172 people with the first name Omani, which placed it at #42,074 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#42,074
National first-name rank
People counted
172
172 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
69.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Omani
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Omani is Black at 69.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.7%) and Two or More Races (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Omani described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Omani at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American69.8% · 120
- Hispanic or Latino15.7% · 27
- Two or more races7.0% · 12
- White2.9% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 3
Gender
Gender distribution for Omani
Omani is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 144 total registrations, 64 (44.4%) were male and 80 (55.6%) were female.
Omani as a male name
- Ranked #10,596 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (9 births)
Omani as a female name
- Ranked #8,794 in 2024
- 12 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (12 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Omani on both sides of the split. Of the 171 people counted with this name, 81 were male (47.4%) and 90 were female (52.6%).
Popularity
Omani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omani from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 59 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Omani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Omani
The name Omani has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Oman," which refers to the country located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. The name's roots can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when the region known as Oman emerged as a significant maritime and trading hub.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Omani can be found in historical accounts and chronicles documenting the rise of the Ibadhis, a sect of Islam that gained prominence in Oman during the 8th century. These records often refer to individuals with the name Omani, indicating their connection to the region and its people.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Omani. One such individual was Omani ibn Abi al-Ayna (795-857 CE), a prominent Ibadi scholar and jurist who played a significant role in shaping the legal and theological foundations of the Ibadi school of thought.
Another famous bearer of the name was Omani al-Rawahi (1240-1305 CE), a renowned poet and literary figure from Oman. His works were celebrated for their eloquence and depth, and they continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Arabic literature.
In the 16th century, Omani ibn Khalfan al-Nabhani (1506-1580 CE) emerged as a prominent military leader and strategist. He played a crucial role in defending Oman against Portuguese invasions and is remembered for his tactical brilliance and unwavering dedication to the sovereignty of his homeland.
During the 19th century, Omani ibn Qais al-Busaidi (1829-1888 CE) rose to prominence as a respected religious scholar and judge. His expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his commitment to upholding justice earned him widespread admiration within Omani society.
In more recent times, Omani ibn Rashid al-Salimi (1920-2002 CE) gained recognition as a prominent poet and author. His works focused on capturing the essence of Omani culture, traditions, and the natural beauty of the region, earning him a revered place in the literary landscape of the Arabian Peninsula.
While these are just a few examples, the name Omani has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Omani culture and heritage.
People
Omani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Omani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,396,883 US residents.
Is Omani a common name?
We classify Omani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omani most popular?
The single biggest year for Omani was 2024, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omani is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Omani in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 172 people with the name Omani, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #42,074 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Omani in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Omani?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Omani on both sides of the split. Of the 171 people counted with this name, 81 were male (47.4%) and 90 were female (52.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Omani?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Omani is Black at 69.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.7%) and Two or More Races (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Omani most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Omani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.8% (120 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Omani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omani a female name?
Yes, 55.6% of people registered as Omani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Omani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Omani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Omani?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.