Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Oba

Name: Popularity of the name Oba in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oba, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#3,837 (1974)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2023

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#3837

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oba

Oba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 8 Obas were born — ranking #3,837 that year. As of 2026, Oba ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 67 Obas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Oba

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oba is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ohba
Obey
Oboe
Obi
Opa
Obie
Oby
Obo
Obot
Obu
Abba
Iba

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oba

What does the name Oba mean?

Oba is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oba in 2026?

In 2026, Oba ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Oba most popular?

Oba reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #3,837 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Oba most popular?

Oba has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oba.

Is Oba a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oba is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Oba?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oba include Frenchie, Mourice, Deone. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oba

Oba is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 67 births in the dataset. Oba's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #3,837. Use the chart and map above to compare Oba's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.