Obiora

Obiora is a boy's name of African origin meaning “heart of the people.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2024.

Obiora at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“heart of the people”

About the name Obiora

Obiora belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “heart of the people” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Obiora first appears in Social Security records in 2014. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11739 in 2014, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Obiora in US records

First recorded (US)
2014
Best US rank
#11739 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Total since 1880
6

Obiora in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#4271 in 2024
Babies named Obiora in 2024
4
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Obiora mean?

Obiora means “heart of the people” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Obiora a boy or girl name?

Obiora is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Obiora?

Obiora comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Obiora?

Obiora first appears in US records in 2014. Its best-ever ranking was #11739 in 2014, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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