Obadiah vs Sekani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Puritan American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,416
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Obi, Obie, Oba

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Sekani

Boy #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

Cultural Roots

African Malawian Zambian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,226
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kani, Sek

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Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Sekani Rank #1,226

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

Sekani ___

  • Sekani James
  • Sekani Emmanuel
  • Sekani David
  • Sekani Joseph
  • Sekani Michael
  • Sekani Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Sekani

Amara Zuri Kofi Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Sekani more popular?

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Sekani mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin).

Are Obadiah and Sekani boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Sekani is primarily a boy name.

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