Micah vs Omar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Omar Rank #260

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #260 for Omar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Omar more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Micah and Omar mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Micah and Omar boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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