Hope
Derived from the Persian word for hope, Omid is a classic and deeply meaningful name in Iranian culture. It represents optimism and the anticipation of good things to come. It is widely used across the Middle East and Central Asia.
Less common today
Omid isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,730 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British-Iranian stand-up comedian and actor
Iranian-American actor known for American Gods
British journalist and royal writer
Former Executive Chairman of Twitter and Google executive
