Oba Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African (Yoruba)
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Oba means 'king' or 'queen' in the Yoruba language.
Meaning of the Name Oba
Oba is a unisex name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. It means 'king' or 'queen' in Yoruba. It can also be used as a title for traditional rulers in Yoruba kingdoms. Oba is a name that carries a sense of royalty, power, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Oba
The popularity for the name Oba peaked in popularity in the year 1974 with 8 births, which ranked number 10,091 out of 14,744 unique names for that year. Oba had the most male births in 1974 with 8, which ranked number 3,835 out of 6,005 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Oba
Popularity of Oba by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Oba. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Oba in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Oba is a great pick!
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