Rising since 1986, #2,884 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdias since 1975
Babies named Abdias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 192 |
| 2010s | 347 |
| 2020s | 227 |
Meaning & origin
Abdias is a rare but enduring masculine name with biblical roots. First recorded in U.S. data in 1975, it has been on a slow upward trajectory since 1986. Its peak year was 2016, and as of 2025, it ranks 2884 with approximately 1 in 39,723 boys receiving the name. The name is most often found in Texas and Florida, reflecting its appeal among Portuguese-speaking communities. Though uncommon, Abdias carries a strong spiritual meaning and a distinctive sound that sets it apart from more popular biblical names.
Abdias is the Latin and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Ovadyah (עֹבַדְיָה), meaning 'servant of God.' In the Old Testament, Obadiah is a minor prophet. The name was used among Sephardic Jews and later adopted in Portuguese-speaking communities.
Where Abdias is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abdias” around the world
Where Abdias lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdi, Dias
Sibling names for Abdias
Names that share Abdias's style, for a brother or sister.
