UK boy's name
Obaidullah
Servant of Allah, an Arabic name combining obaid (servant) and Allah (God).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Obaidullah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Obaidullah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Obaidullah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Obaidullah. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Obaidullah ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Obaidullah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Obaidullah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Obaidullah mean?
The name Obaidullah has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the combination of two words: "Obaid" and "Allah." The first part, "Obaid," means "servant" or "worshipper," while "Allah" is the Arabic word for God or the Supreme Being in Islam.
This name can be traced back to the early days of Islam, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle Eastern region, where it was commonly given to male children as a symbol of devotion and submission to Allah. The name carries a significant religious and cultural significance in the Islamic tradition, reflecting the deep-rooted belief in monotheism and the reverence for the divine.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Obaidullah can be found in the historical accounts of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, which ruled vast territories in the Middle East and parts of North Africa between the 7th and 13th centuries. During this era, many notable figures bore the name, including scholars, poets, and military leaders.
Among the prominent individuals who carried the name Obaidullah throughout history are:
1. Obaidullah ibn Jahsh (585-624 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam. 2. Obaidullah ibn Abi Bakrah (610-688 CE), a renowned scholar and narrator of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). 3. Obaidullah ibn Ziyad (619-686 CE), a prominent military commander and governor during the Umayyad Caliphate. 4. Obaidullah ibn Yahya al-Buhturi (820-897 CE), a celebrated Arab poet and writer during the Abbasid Caliphate. 5. Obaidullah Khan (1572-1624), a Mughal prince and governor of the province of Kabul during the reign of Emperor Jahangir in the Indian subcontinent.
The name Obaidullah has been widely used across various regions and cultures influenced by Islam, including the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Its enduring popularity reflects the deep-rooted Islamic traditions and the desire of parents to bestow upon their children a name that carries spiritual significance and a connection to the faith.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Obaidullah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Obaidullah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Obaidullah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Obaidullah in the UK right now?
In 2010, Obaidullah was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Obaidullah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Obaidullah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Obaidullah?
Servant of Allah, an Arabic name combining obaid (servant) and Allah (God).
How many people are called Obaidullah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Obaidullah 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.