Obediah is a distinctive and uncommon given name, derived from Hebrew origins. It translates to 'worshiper of the Lord,' offering a profound significance for those who bear it.
The name Obediah has seen varying popularity over the past century, with peaks of popularity occurring in the late 1950s and early 2020s. The highest number of births in a single year was 8, which occurred most recently in 2017. Despite its unique spelling and sound, Obediah has consistently remained a rare choice for parents, with only one or two instances of it being chosen each year since the early 1900s.