Obaid
Meaninglittle servant of God · Arabic
Obaid is an Arabic boy name meaning “little servant of God”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationObaid peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Obaid you'd meet today is about 32 years old.
- HistoryObaid first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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About the name Obaid
Obaid is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “little servant of God”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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Questions about the name Obaid
What does the name Obaid mean?
Obaid means “little servant of God” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Obaid?
Obaid is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Obaid a boy or girl name?
Obaid is a boy name.
How popular is the name Obaid?
Obaid is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2013. It peaked at #8,700 in 1993, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Obaid?
If you like Obaid, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Obaid?
Obaid is an Arabic boy name meaning “little servant of God”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.