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Obadiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-bah-DY-ah /oʊ.bəˈdaɪ.ə/Low

Meaning: Servant of God, worshipper of GodLow

In 30 seconds: Obadiah is a Hebrew name meaning servant of God, borne by the shortest book in the Old Testament. A rare and distinctive four-syllable name, it carries powerful prophetic heritage and a warm nickname in Obie.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningServant of God, worshipper of God
U.S. rank (2025)#1630 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births104 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,520

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Obadiah is a Hebrew name from oved (servant) and Yah (God), meaning servant of God. The Prophet Obadiah authored the shortest book of the Old Testament. Multiple people named Obadiah appear in 1 and 2 Chronicles.

Obadiah is used in Christian communities who appreciate rare Old Testament names, and in Puritan naming traditions.

Did you know? The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament — only 21 verses — but its name means servant of God, one of the most humble and devout expressions possible. The prophet Obadiah spoke against pride and injustice.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: obadiah

Variations

ObadiaOvadiahObediah

Nicknames

ObieObe

Famous Bearers

  • ★Obadiah (prophet) (biblical)
    Hebrew minor prophet credited with the Book of Obadiah, the shortest book of the Old Testament

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Frequently Asked

What does Obadiah mean?

Servant of God, worshipper of God

How do you pronounce Obadiah?

Obadiah is pronounced oh-bah-DY-ah.

What is the origin of Obadiah?

Obadiah comes from Hebrew.

What names are similar to Obadiah?

Similar names include ezekiel, zephaniah, malachi.

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