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Obaida

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How to Pronounce Obaida

Pronounced oh-BY-dah /oʊˈbaΙͺ.dΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Ubaida/Obaida, a diminutive of abd, 'servant' β€” 'little servant (of God)'; an honored early MuslimMedium

In 30 seconds: A devoted servant: Obaida is Arabic for 'little servant of God' β€” borne by an honored Companion of the Prophet. Devout, soft, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Ubaida/Obaida, a diminutive of abd, 'servant' β€” 'little servant (of God)'; an honored early Muslim
U.S. rank (2025)#5543 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 41
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202420132025

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

Obaida comes from Arabic Ubaida, a diminutive of abd, 'servant' β€” 'little servant (of God)'. Borne by Abu Ubaidah, an esteemed Companion of the Prophet, it's a devout, warm name.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, little-servant-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Obaida (Ubaida) means 'little servant (of God)' in Arabic β€” borne by Abu Ubaidah, a revered Companion of the Prophet; devout and honored.
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references β€” Ubaida β€” etymology

Variations

UbaidaUbaidahObeida

Nicknames

Obai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Obaida mean?

Obaida is Arabic for 'little servant (of God)'.

How do you pronounce Obaida?

It's said oh-BY-dah /oʊˈbaΙͺ.dΙ‘/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Obaida a boy or girl name?

Obaida is a boy's name.

How popular is Obaida?

Obaida is a rare name in the U.S.

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