The heart of the father
Derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria, this name combines 'obi' (heart or mind) and 'nna' (father). It traditionally signifies a child who is close to his father's heart or a gift from God the Father.
Less common today
Obinna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,809 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nigerian professional footballer
Former NBA player
