Obi (name)

Obi is a surname and a given name. People bearing the name include:

Surname:
 * Anthony Obi, Nigerian army officer and politician
 * Chike Obi (1921–2008), Nigerian politician and mathematician
 * Jide Obi (born 1962), Nigerian musician
 * Joel Obi (born 1991), footballer
 * Paul Obi, Nigerian military officer and politician
 * Peter Obi (born 1961), Nigerian politician

Given name:
 * Obi Ikechukwu Charles (born 1985), Nigerian footballer
 * Obi Egbuna (1938–2014), Nigerian-born novelist, playwright and political activist in the UK
 * Obi Ezeh (1988–2024), American football player
 * Obi Melifonwu (born 1994), American football player
 * Obi Emmanuel Moneke (born 1983), Nigerian footballer

Nickname:
 * Obi Toppin (born 1998; first name Obadiah), American basketball player