Obediah

Q: What is the origin of Obediah?

Obediah is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Obediah a boy name?

Obediah is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Servant of God"

A variant of Obadiah, it expresses devoted service to God and appears in communities favoring biblical revival naming.

Themes:biblicalservicehebrewtheophoric

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Obediah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#11902Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Obediah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Obediah Nicknames

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

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Obeie

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Obed

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obey

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obed

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diah

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iahy

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ediy

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obe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Obediah mean?

Obediah means "Servant of God". A variant of Obadiah, it expresses devoted service to God and appears in communities favoring biblical revival naming.

What is the origin of Obediah?

Obediah is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Obediah?

According to the latest SSA data, Obediah is currently ranked #11902 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Obediah a boy name?

Obediah is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Obediah?

Popular nicknames for Obediah include Obeie, Obed, obey, obed, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Obediah?

There are many names similar to Obediah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew

Syllables3

Length7 letters

US Rank#11902

Trend→ Stable

Starts withO

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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