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.
About 23 boys were named Omid in 2025.
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
