boy's name
Obaid
oo-BAYD (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 89
Obaid is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Obaid Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Obaid?
In 2025, Obaid was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Obaid Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Obaid
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Obaid Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Obaid over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Obaid
- Arabic oo-BAYD
Sibling Names for Obaid
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Obaid — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Obaid
How popular is the name Obaid?
In 2025, Obaid was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Obaid a girl's or a boy's name?
Obaid is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Obaid?
Obaid has 2 syllables.
When was Obaid most popular?
Obaid peaked in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Obaid a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Obaid currently ranks #3,585 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.