Dauna vs Omar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dauna

Girl #66,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, first light of day"

Origin: Old English dagian

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,744
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Daun, Dawn

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

Dauna Rank #66,744
Omar Rank #260

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #66744 for Dauna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dauna ___

  • Dauna Marie
  • Dauna Elizabeth
  • Dauna Lee
  • Dauna Rose
  • Dauna Elaine

Omar ___

  • Omar Ali
  • Omar Hassan
  • Omar James
  • Omar Abdullah
  • Omar Kareem
  • Omar Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dauna

Donna Sandra Linda Gary Dennis

If you choose Omar

Zara Layla Hassan Amir Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Omar more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Omar mean?

Dauna means "dawn, first light of day" (Old English dagian origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Dauna and Omar boy or girl names?

Dauna is primarily a girl name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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