Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Obadiah
Obadiah is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Obadiah is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Obadiah often also consider Obed.
Obadiah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Obadiah has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Obadiah to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Obadiah as O·B·A·D·I·A·H, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Obadiah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Obadiah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Obadiaha, Obadiahe, Obadiahy, Obadia.
- Nicknames: Obad and O.
- Middle names: Pair Obadiah with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Obadiah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Obed, Ovidio, Ovid, Obie, Obert — full picks on the sibling names for Obadiah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Obadiah? Browse our names like Obadiah guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Obadiah
What does the name Obadiah mean?
Obadiah has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Obadiah?
Obadiah originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Obadiah?
Obadiah has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Obadiah a boy's or girl's name?
Obadiah is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Obadiah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Obadiah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Obadiah?
Names that share Obadiah's sound and style include Obed, Ovidio, Ovid, Obie, Obert.
What middle names pair well with Obadiah?
Good middle-name fits for Obadiah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Obadiah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Obadiah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Obadiah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Obadiah share its rhythm without rhyming — Obed, Ovidio, Ovid all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.