Karega vs Obaid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karega

Boy #42,822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who refuses, the defiant one"

Origin: Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Kikuyu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #42,822
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Kare

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Obaid

Boy #42,982 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #42,982
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Oba, Oby, Obie

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Popularity Comparison

Karega Rank #42,822

Obaid Rank #42,982

Karega is more popular, ranked #42822 vs #42982 for Obaid.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Karega ___

Karega Njoroge
Karega Kamau
Karega Mwangi
Karega David
Karega John

Obaid ___

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Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karega or Obaid more popular?

Karega is more popular, ranked #42822 compared to Obaid at #42982 in the United States.

What do Karega and Obaid mean?

Karega means "one who refuses, the defiant one" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Karega and Obaid boy or girl names?

Karega is primarily a boy name. Obaid is primarily a boy name.

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