Omiyah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "the highest point" or "elevated".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Omiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Omiyah today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omiyah births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omiyah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Omiyah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,042
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Omiyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omiyah from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Omiyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omiyah 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 Omiyah 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 Omiyah
The name Omiyah originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Arab caliphates across the region.
In Arabic, the name Omiyah is derived from the word "ummah," which means "community" or "nation." It is believed to have been chosen as a name to reflect the importance of unity and solidarity within the Muslim community. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent throughout history, with minor variations in vowel placement or the addition of diacritical marks.
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Omiyah can be found in the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam. The term "ummah" is mentioned numerous times in the holy book, emphasizing the significance of the Muslim community and its collective identity.
The name Omiyah has been carried by several influential figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Omiyah ibn Abi al-Salt (629-686 CE), a prominent Arab poet and scholar during the Umayyad Caliphate. His works were highly regarded and contributed to the development of Arabic literature.
Another notable bearer of the name was Omiyah bint al-Walid (c. 680-714 CE), the daughter of the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I. She was known for her beauty, intellect, and political influence during her father's reign.
In the 12th century, Omiyah al-Mawsili (1155-1233 CE) was a renowned musician and composer from present-day Iraq. He made significant contributions to the development of Arabic music theory and is considered one of the greatest musicians of the medieval Islamic world.
During the 19th century, Omiyah al-Hamdani (1815-1885) was a prominent Syrian scholar and writer. He authored several works on Arabic literature, history, and philosophy, and played a significant role in preserving and promoting Arab cultural heritage.
More recently, Omiyah Khalil (1924-2021) was a renowned Egyptian actress and singer. She had a prolific career spanning over seven decades and was considered a cultural icon in the Arab world, known for her captivating performances and contributions to the entertainment industry.
The name Omiyah has a rich history and cultural significance, serving as a reminder of the importance of community, unity, and the enduring legacy of the Arabic language and Islamic traditions. Its enduring use throughout the centuries highlights its timeless appeal and the enduring influence of the cultures that gave birth to this name.
People
Omiyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Omiyah 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
Omiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omiyah 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Omiyah a common name?
We classify Omiyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Omiyah was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omiyah is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Omiyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omiyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omiyah 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 Omiyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omiyah 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 Omiyah 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Omiyah?
You can see how many Americans are named Omiyah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.