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Obai

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Obai

Pronounced oh-BY /oʊˈbaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Arabic Ubayy, borne by Ubayy ibn Ka'b, a companion of the Prophet noted for his knowledge of the Quran. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name: Obai is a form of Ubayy, a companion of the Prophet (said 'oh-BY'). Classical and honored.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA form of the Arabic Ubayy, borne by Ubayy ibn Ka'b, a companion of the Prophet noted for his knowledge of the Quran. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#10495 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 30
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320182023

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

Obai is a form of Ubayy, a companion of the Prophet. It is noted here respectfully as a classical name — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-BY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, classical, and honored.

Did you know? Obai is a form of the Arabic Ubayy — borne by Ubayy ibn Ka'b, a companion of the Prophet known for his Quranic knowledge — a classical, honored name (said 'oh-BY').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Obai — Arabic Ubayy; companion of the Prophet

Variations

UbayyUbaiObay

Nicknames

ObiBai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Obai mean?

Obai is a form of the Arabic Ubayy, borne by Ubayy ibn Ka'b, a companion of the Prophet.

How do you pronounce Obai?

It's said oh-BY /oʊˈbaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Obai a boy or girl name?

Obai is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Obai?

Obai is rare in the U.S.

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