Omunique
A unique, feminine name of modern origin.
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Omunique. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Omunique today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omunique births was 1998 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omunique. 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
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
1998
13 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,002
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Omunique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Omunique from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 55 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omunique 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 Omunique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Omuniques live
Origin
Meaning and history of Omunique
The given name Omunique has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) between the 4th and 3rd millennia BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "umu" meaning "life" and "nique" meaning "unique" or "special". Together, the name Omunique can be interpreted as "a unique life" or "a special life".
One of the earliest known references to the name Omunique can be found in the cuneiform tablets discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets record the name of a prominent Sumerian trader and merchant named Omunique, who was known for his extensive trade routes and successful business ventures.
In the following centuries, the name Omunique appears in various ancient texts and historical records from the region, often associated with individuals of high social standing or those who achieved remarkable feats. One notable example is Omunique the Scribe, who lived in Babylon during the reign of King Hammurabi in the 18th century BCE. He was renowned for his skills in cuneiform writing and his contributions to the preservation of ancient literature.
The name Omunique also found its way into religious texts and mythologies of the ancient Near East. In the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literary fiction, there is a character named Omunique who plays a pivotal role in the hero's journey. This Omunique is depicted as a wise and enigmatic figure, offering guidance and wisdom to the protagonist.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Omunique. One example is Omunique al-Farabi (870-950 CE), a renowned Islamic philosopher, scientist, and scholar from modern-day Kazakhstan. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and music theory, and his works had a profound influence on the development of Islamic and Medieval European thought.
Another famous Omunique was Omunique ibn Fadlan (fl. 921-922 CE), an Arab traveler and writer who documented his journey to the lands of the Volga Bulgars in his book "Risala" (The Book of Travel). His detailed accounts provide valuable insights into the customs and cultures of the people he encountered, making him an important figure in the field of early ethnography.
In the realm of literature, Omunique Rumi (1207-1273 CE), a Persian poet and Sufi mystic, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the spiritual and literary traditions of the Islamic world. His poetic masterpiece, the "Masnavi," is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and has been translated into numerous languages.
Lastly, Omunique al-Jazari (1136-1206 CE), an Arab inventor and engineer from modern-day Turkey, is renowned for his pioneering work in the field of mechanical engineering. He is credited with the invention of numerous ingenious devices, including automated machines and intricate clocks, which were well ahead of their time and showcased his exceptional mechanical aptitude.
People
Omunique + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Omunique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omunique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omunique 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 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Omunique a common name?
We classify Omunique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 154 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Omunique most popular?
The single biggest year for Omunique was 1998, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omunique is about 21 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 Omunique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omunique a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omunique 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 Omunique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omunique 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 Omunique 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 Omunique?
Want to know how many Americans are named Omunique? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.