Girl · #4,973 in 2026

Obeda

Semaglutide is an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. It is a peptide similar to the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), modified with a side chain. It can be administered by subcutaneous injection or taken orally.

Current Rank
#4,973
Peak Rank
#4,973 (1925)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1925
First Year
1925
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#4973
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Obeda

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Semaglutide is an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. It is a peptide similar to the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), modified with a side chain. It can be administered by subcutaneous injection or taken orally.

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Origin & history
In the 1970s, Jens Juul Holst and Joel Habener began research on the GLP-1 hormone, initially in relation to duodenal ulcer disease . They were examining hormones secreted during eating, and testing them on pig pancreases, leading to the discovery of GLP-1's significant potency in 1988. Their work, which later contributed significantly to diabetes and obesity treatments, earned them and Daniel J. Drucker the 2021 Warren Alpert Foundation Prize . Research continued, and in 1993, Michael Nauck managed to infuse GLP-1 into people with type 2 diabetes , stimulating insulin while inhibiting glucago

The Story of Obeda

Obeda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1925, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1925: 5 births, good for #4,973 nationwide. Obeda last appeared in the published SSA data in 1925, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Obeda

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

  • Obia
  • Obeah
  • Obea
  • Abita
  • Abida
  • Abada
  • Ibd
  • Ipda
  • Abeda
  • Ebita
  • Obeyed
  • Opia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Obeda

What does the name Obeda mean?
Semaglutide is an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. It is a peptide similar to the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), modified with a side chain. It can be administered by subcutaneous injection or taken orally.
How popular is Obeda in 2026?
In 2026, Obeda ranks #4,973 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Obeda most popular?
Obeda reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #4,973 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Obeda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Obeda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Obeda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Obeda include Aloyse, Alwayne, Alzata. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Obeda

Obeda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Obeda's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #4,973. Use the chart and map above to compare Obeda'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.