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Umar vs Ilyas

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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Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Umar Rank #1,167
Ilyas Rank #1,248

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1248 for Ilyas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Ilyas more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Ilyas at #1248 in the United States.

What do Umar and Ilyas mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin).

Are Umar and Ilyas boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Ilyas is primarily a boy name.

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