Oba
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- King
- Origin
- Egyptian
Oba Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 67 baby boys have been named Oba. The name peaked in 1974 with 8 US births that year (rank #4084).
Top States for Oba
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Oba births are: New York (5).
Other Egyptian-Origin Names Like Oba
If you like Oba's Egyptian origin, consider these related names: Abubakar, Adeben, Adio, Adom, Agymah. Browse all Egyptian names →
3-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Oba's exact length and starting letter: Obi, Oda, Odd, Ode, Odi.
Quick Facts About Oba
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Compare Oba to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Oba against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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