How popular is the name Oba in 2025?

Oba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Oba most popular?

Oba peaked in 1915, reaching #3825 among US boy names.

Oba will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Oba entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #3825 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3825

peak (1915)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Oba are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Oba alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Oba in 2025?: Oba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Oba most popular?: Oba peaked in 1915, reaching #3825 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Oba with classmates?: Oba will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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