Name Meaning & Origin
"An African surname from Luo. Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017)."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Obama is a name documented across multiple cultural traditions.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Obama" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An African surname from Luo. Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017).".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~30 people named Obama in the US. Peaked in 2009 with 16 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Obama is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 8. Personality: 6.
Obama is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 30 people in the United States are named Obama. The name peaked in 2009 with 16 recorded uses.
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