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Omari vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Omari Rank #619
Lee Rank #715

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omari or Lee more popular?

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Omari and Lee mean?

Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Omari and Lee boy or girl names?

Omari is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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