US Popularity:27844
Origin:Nigerian
Meaning:Ruler; River goddess
Oba is a short and sweet gender-neutral name of Nigerian origin. While the Nigerian kings use it as a pre-nominal honorific to mean “ruler,” it also refers to a Nigerian river goddess by the same name. This regal name is apt for baby, especially if you’d like to share a piece of your cultural heritage with them. Your little one will surely wear the name Oba with pride.

Oba Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Oba is currently #27844 in U.S. births
Boy:Oba is currently #13546 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
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