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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Oba — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Oasis|Obadiah
AfricanBoy→ Stable

Oba

OH-bah · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13598 in 2023

Peak: #13533 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13598 in 2023

Peak: #13533 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #13598 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Oba scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
AfricanYorubaStrongRoyal2-syllableShortMasculineCulturalOne-syllable-feelBold
Character
commands respect and authority
STRONG
High confidence

Oba is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Oba at a Glance
Meaning:From Yoruba meaning 'king' or 'ruler', a title of respect and authority in traditional West African societies
Language root:Yoruba · West African
Peak rank:#13533 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Oba Chandler
Historical figure
Similar Sound
ObeOmarOtisOttoObi
Similar Style
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Works well with
ZaraKai◈Amara◈LeviSimone◈Jamal
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Oba · Overview
Summary

Oba is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Strong · Meaningful character
Oba carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
oba.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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