Holding steady.
Popularity of Obera since 1903
Babies named Obera per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Obera's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 78 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Obera is a name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Aubrey or a feminization of Oberon. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1903, a time when elaborate and surname-inspired names were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1907, with a handful of registrations, after which use steadily declined. The name has remained extremely rare, never ranking among the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory is stable, with no signs of revival in recent decades. The name was recorded primarily in the 1900s decade, and while it saw minor use in the early 20th century, it has virtually disappeared from modern naming charts.
The name Obera is of uncertain origin, with no clear etymological root. It may be a variant of Aubrey (from Germanic Alberic, meaning "elf ruler") or a feminization of Oberon, the fairy king from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It appeared briefly in U.S. records in the early 20th century, with peak usage in 1907, but has since fallen out of common use.
Sibling names for Obera
Names that share Obera's style, for a brother or sister.
