Gender: Male
Origin: African, Australian
Meaning: Obi is a unisex name of African origin
Pronunciation: OH-bee, /ˈoʊ.bi/, AA B IY
Popularity Rank: #8,069
Derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria, Obi means 'heart' or 'soul'. It can also mean 'servant of God' in the Igbo culture.
The name Obi is of African, Australian origin and means Obi is a unisex name of African origin, meaning 'heart' or 'soul'., Heart, Palace, Kind. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Obi is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, Cameroon, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: OH-bee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈoʊ.bi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA B IY
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Obi is recorded 6,638 times globally, ranking it as the 8,069th most common name worldwide.
Obi is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 4,701 occurrences, making it the 268th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Obi is found among 1 in every 247 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #268 | 1 : 247 |
| United States of America | #6,393 | 1 : 4,956 |
| Cameroon | #1,176 | 1 : 2,014 |
| United Kingdom | #4,368 | 1 : 3,470 |
| South Africa | #10,481 | 1 : 22,332 |
| Italy | #11,094 | 1 : 12,715 |
| France | #11,452 | 1 : 15,524 |
| Saudi Arabia | #29,345 | 1 : 45,191 |
| United Arab Emirates | #10,721 | 1 : 17,458 |
| Germany | #6,445 | 1 : 7,052 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Obi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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