US Popularity:20375
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

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2021
#20375
in 2021
+ 1953
from 2020
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