Obadiah
Obadiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Obadiah
- A male given name from Hebrew, of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Hebrew עובדיה (Ovadya, “servant of Yahweh”); comparable to Arabic عبد اللّٰه (ʕabd-allah, “servant of God”).
How popular is Obadiah?
Since 1880, 2,521 boys in the U.S. have been named Obadiah. Its highest rank for boys was #1414 in 2024. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Obadiah FAQ
What does the name Obadiah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, of biblical origin. From Hebrew עובדיה (Ovadya, “servant of Yahweh”); comparable to Arabic عبد اللّٰه (ʕabd-allah, “servant of God”).
What is the origin of the name Obadiah?
Obadiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Obadiah?
Since 1880, 2,521 boys in the U.S. have been named Obadiah. Its highest rank for boys was #1414 in 2024. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Obadiah a boy or girl name?
Obadiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,521 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.