Obinna
Obinna is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Father's heart or God's heart.
Origin and history
Obinna is a traditional masculine name of Igbo origin from Nigeria. It carries a deeply meaningful translation related to fatherhood and spiritual lineage. While relatively rare overall in the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage among families celebrating West African heritage.
Popularity in the United States
874 babies in the United States have been named Obinna since 1880. It ranks #3804 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58.2 %)
- NY (14.8 %)
- MD (9.8 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- CA (4.1 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 138 |
| 1990-2000 | 215 |
| 2000-2010 | 237 |
| 2010-2019 | 165 |
| 2020-2029 | 91 |
Famous people named Obinna
- Obinna Ekezie: Basketball Player, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Igbo words 'obi' (heart) and 'nna' (father).
- It traditional signifies that a child is the heart of his father or reflects the affection of the heavenly Father.