Obadiah vs Shaya

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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Shaya

Boy #1,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,453
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

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Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Shaya Rank #1,453

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1453 for Shaya.

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

Shaya ___

  • Shaya David
  • Shaya Eli
  • Shaya Michael
  • Shaya Aaron
  • Shaya Joseph
  • Shaya Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Shaya

Leah Talia Eli Noa Ari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Shaya more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Shaya at #1453 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Shaya mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Shaya means "gift of God, God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Obadiah and Shaya boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Shaya is primarily a boy name.

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