Obediah
o-be-diah
US Popularity:22587
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Servant of God
Obediah is a Hebrew name for boys. Closely related to Obadiah, it stands for “servant of God.” According to the Talmud, an important religious text in Judaism, Obadiah is the name of a biblical prophet who is said to have been blessed with the gift of prophecy after he used all his wealth to feed poor prophets and helped hide a hundred of them from Jezebel’s persecution. Choosing Obediah for your little one will surely encourage them to emulate the values that its namesake is remembered for and inspire them to walk through life rooted in faith.
Obediah Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Obediah is currently #22587 in U.S. births
Boy:Obediah is currently #7096 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#22587
in 2023
- 2212
from 2021
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