Obadiah
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Serves God
- Origin
- Hebrew
Obadiah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,416 baby boys have been named Obadiah. The name peaked in 2024 with 131 US births that year (rank #1412). In 2024, ranked #1412 nationally.
Top States for Obadiah
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Obadiah births are: California (162), Texas (93), Florida (41).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Obadiah
If you like Obadiah's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
7-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Obadiah's exact length and starting letter: Obediah, Oceanus, Octavia, Ocypete, Odakota.
Quick Facts About Obadiah
Variant Forms
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Compare Obadiah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Obadiah against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).