Will my child share the name Omid with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Omid per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Omid in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Omid becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Omid is rising: up 520 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,457 in 2008.

Is Omid a good choice for a distinctive name?

Omid is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Omid a popular baby name in the United States?

Omid does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Omid is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Omid in their class.

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About the Name Omid

Omid has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 295 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1457 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Omid is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Omid in their class.