Obi

A boys’ name of Yoruba origin, meaning heart, spirit, will.

Babies a year
28
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#1066
28 babies

In 2025, 28 babies in England and Wales were named Obi. In the US, 10 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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