Abdias
Abdias is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Servant of God or servant of Yahweh.
Origin and history
Abdias is a classic biblical name derived from the Hebrew Obadiah, meaning servant of Yahweh. It appears in the Old Testament and late Latin/Greek texts. In the United States, it is a rare male name that has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
919 babies in the United States have been named Abdias since 1880. It ranks #3759 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1700.
States where it is most popular
- TX (45.1 %)
- FL (26.7 %)
- CA (25.7 %)
- GA (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 192 |
| 2010-2019 | 347 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Fun facts
- Abdias is the Greek and Latin variant of the Hebrew name Obadiah, who authored the shortest book in the Hebrew Bible.
- Although historically rare in the U.S., about a quarter of all recorded births for the name have occurred since 2020.