Obi
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ibo Of Nigeria Name Meaning "Heart."
- Origin
- African
Obi Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 270 baby boys have been named Obi. The name peaked in 2022 with 37 US births that year (rank #3258). In 2024, ranked #3854 nationally — 596 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Obi
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Obi births are: California (18), Texas (11).
Other African-Origin Names Like Obi
If you like Obi's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
3-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Obi's exact length and starting letter: Oba, Oda, Odd, Ode, Odi.
Quick Facts About Obi
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Compare Obi to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Obi 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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