Oba - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Oba \o-ba\ is of Nigerian origin. Name of a goddess of rivers.

Baby names that sound like Oba are Abia, Abba, Ebba and Ib. Other similar baby names are Ora, Oda, Ola and Oma.

Oba is a very rare female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Oba. Compare Oba with related baby names.