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Umar vs Ahmir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ahmir

Boy #1,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic 'amr'

Cultural Roots

African-American Muslim Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,034
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Umar Rank #1,167
Ahmir Rank #1,034

Ahmir is more popular, ranked #1034 vs #1167 for Umar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Ahmir more popular?

Ahmir is more popular, ranked #1034 compared to Umar at #1167 in the United States.

What do Umar and Ahmir mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Ahmir means "prince, commander" (Arabic 'amr' origin).

Are Umar and Ahmir boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Ahmir is primarily a boy name.

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