Declining since 2007, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Obinna since 1977
Babies named Obinna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 237 |
| 2010s | 165 |
| 2020s | 91 |
Meaning & origin
Obinna is an Igbo name from Nigeria, carrying the meaning 'father's heart.' It has been recorded in the United States since 1977, with peak usage in 2002. Since 2007, its popularity has been declining. In 2025, the name ranked 5,608th overall, with an incidence of 1 in every 106,755 births. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting a concentration of families with Nigerian heritage. Its strong cultural roots and distinctive sound make it a meaningful choice for those honoring Igbo traditions.
Obinna is an Igbo name from Nigeria, derived from 'Obi' meaning 'heart' and 'nna' meaning 'father.' It translates to 'father's heart,' often given to express paternal love or as a name that honors the father. The name is common among the Igbo people and carries cultural significance within that community.
Where Obinna is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Obinna” around the world
Where Obinna 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: Obi, Binna
Sibling names for Obinna
Names that share Obinna's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Adaeze, Chiamaka, Nkechi, Ifeoma, Amara, Adanna, Chinyere, Eniola, Nneka, Adaora, Chinenye, Chizara, Nnenna, Nneoma, Ogechi, Amaka, Amarachukwu, Munachi, Ugochi, Zikora
Brothers: Chibueze, Kelechi, Chinonso, Emeka, Chidi, Amadi, Chinedu, Chukwuemeka, Jidenna, Uchenna, Arinze, Ikechukwu, Kamsiyochukwu, Tobechukwu, Tobenna, Ugochukwu, Ugonna, Chukwuma, Uchechukwu, Chibuikem, Chigozie, Chikamso, Ebubechukwu, Ifeanyi
