Obediah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Obediah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 137 babies have been named Obediah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Obediah is past its peak , currently ranked #23,346 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,346
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Obediah
Obediah is a boy name .
Obediah is currently ranked #23,346 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Obediah include Obe, Obed, Obedy, Obedie, Iah, Iahy, Iahie, Oby, Obie, and Obekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Obediah include Obed . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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