Laith vs Umar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laith

Boy #973 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#973
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lay, Laie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Laith Rank #973
Umar Rank #1,167

Laith is more popular, ranked #973 vs #1167 for Umar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laith ___

  • Laith Omar
  • Laith Hassan
  • Laith Khalid
  • Laith Ahmad
  • Laith Samir
  • Laith Ziad

Umar ___

  • Umar Abdullah
  • Umar Ali
  • Umar Ibrahim
  • Umar Hassan
  • Umar Malik
  • Umar Khalil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laith

Nour Dina Tariq Rania Zein

If you choose Umar

Ibrahim Ali Fatima Aisha Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laith or Umar more popular?

Laith is more popular, ranked #973 compared to Umar at #1167 in the United States.

What do Laith and Umar mean?

Laith means "lion" (Arabic origin). Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Laith and Umar boy or girl names?

Laith is primarily a boy name. Umar is primarily a boy name.

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