BoyHebrew origin

Obadiah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Servant of God, a devoted name brimming with humble faithfulness.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
4
Current rank
#1593
Peak
#1552 in 2016

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1914: #361119141920: #341019201950: #358719501960: #356319601970: #321519701980: #242419801990: #412419902000: #266220002005: #294320052010: #231220102015: #170020152020: #15932020#1#4124

What Obadiah Means

Obadiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Servant of God, a devoted name brimming with humble faithfulness.

How Popular Obadiah Is

Obadiah currently ranks #1593 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1552 in 2016. It is rising.

Good to Know About Obadiah

  • Obadiah has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Obadiah is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

Names Like Obadiah

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Obadiah

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Obadiah.

Questions About Obadiah

What does Obadiah mean?

Obadiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Servant of God, a devoted name brimming with humble faithfulness.

How popular is Obadiah?

Obadiah currently ranks #1593 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1552 in 2016. It is rising.

Where does Obadiah come from?

Obadiah comes from Hebrew roots. Obadiah has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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