UK boy's name
Obada
A masculine Arabic name meaning "worshipper" or "servant of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Obada is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Obada popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Obada is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Obada. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Obada ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Obada.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Obada as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Obada mean?
The name Obada has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "abada," which means "to worship" or "to serve." The name Obada is a combination of the Arabic word "abd," meaning "servant" or "slave," and "Allah," referring to the Islamic concept of God.
In the early days of Islam, it was common for Arabs to name their children with names that expressed their devotion to their faith and their submission to Allah. Obada was likely one of the names given to children born during this period, signifying their role as servants of God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Obada can be found in the biography of Obada ibn al-Samit, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his piety and dedication to the Islamic faith, and his name reflected this devotion.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Obada. One of the most famous was Obada ibn al-Walid (634-718 CE), a renowned Arab general and military leader who played a crucial role in the early Muslim conquests. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Another prominent figure was Obada ibn al-Jarah (580-639 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam. He was known for his wisdom and his contributions to the compilation and preservation of the Qur'an.
In the realm of literature, Obada ibn al-Abras (630-701 CE) was a celebrated Arab poet and philosopher of the Umayyad era. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language.
Obada al-Baghdadi (1049-1109 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several influential works on the subject.
While the name Obada has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world over the centuries. However, its historical significance and connection to the early days of Islam remain deeply ingrained in its origins and meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Obada by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Obada was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Obada: questions and answers
How popular is the name Obada in the UK right now?
In 2021, Obada was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Obada most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Obada in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Obada?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "worshipper" or "servant of God".
How many people are called Obada in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Obada across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.