Ubaid
Meaninglittle servant of God · Arabic
Ubaid 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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- GenerationUbaid peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ubaid you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- HistoryUbaid first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2008–2025
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About the name Ubaid
Ubaid 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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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Ubaid
What does the name Ubaid mean?
Ubaid 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 Ubaid?
Ubaid 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 Ubaid a boy or girl name?
Ubaid is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ubaid?
Ubaid is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #9,568 in 2015, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Ubaid?
If you like Ubaid, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Ubaid?
Ubaid 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.