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Umar vs Ishaan

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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Ishaan

Boy #999 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, one who bestows riches"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#999
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Umar Rank #1,167
Ishaan Rank #999

Ishaan is more popular, ranked #999 vs #1167 for Umar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Ishaan more popular?

Ishaan is more popular, ranked #999 compared to Umar at #1167 in the United States.

What do Umar and Ishaan mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Ishaan means "sun, one who bestows riches" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Umar and Ishaan boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Ishaan is primarily a boy name.

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