Obeliah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Obeliah

What is the meaning of the name Obeliah ?

The baby name Obeliah is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌoʊbəˈlaɪə/ (oh-buh-LY-uh).

Obeliah is Hebrew in Origin.

Obeliah is a rare, modern given name with a biblical cadence. Its shape mirrors Hebrew theophoric forms ending in -iah (“Yahweh”), and the opening Ob- suggests connection to Obed and Obadiah (Hebrew Ovadyah). On that model, Obeliah is often read as “servant of Yahweh” or, more broadly, “devoted to God.” Though it carries this Hebraic flavor, the name itself is not found in the Bible and appears to be a recent coinage in English-speaking contexts.

Usage is sparse, surfacing in contemporary records as a creative alternative to established Old Testament names or as a feminine elaboration of Obed/Obadiah. Variants and related forms include Obelia (streamlined), Obadiah/Obediah and Ovadia (masculine relatives), and Obed. Possible nicknames are Obi, Bel/Bella, and Lia. The spelling overlaps with Obelia, a scientific term, but that etymology is unrelated.

⚙ Nothing for Obeliah shows up in the birth registries or name datasets we track. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. Whatever the reason, hardly anyone else has it.