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Obadiah

male

Meaning

"Servant of Yahweh"

Obadiah is a biblical Hebrew name borne by a minor prophet, formed from elements meaning servant and the divine name.

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Popularity History of Obadiah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1412Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1412

Obadiah was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+142

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Obadiah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Obadiah.

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Obaie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Obadiah

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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