Abdallah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationab-DAH-lah / æbˈdɑːləArabic
Meaning
Servant of God
Historical & Cultural Background
Abdallah is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide. It is derived from the Arabic words 'abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Allah' meaning 'God'. The name is often associated with devotion and piety, reflecting a strong cultural and religious significance. Abdallah is also a variant of the name Abdullah, which is widely used in Islamic tradition.
Trend Summary
The name Abdallah has seen consistent use in Muslim communities but does not rank among the most popular names in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abdallah
International Variants
- Abdallah (Arabic)
- Abdallah (French)
- Abdallah (Spanish)
Famous people named Abdallah
Abdallah II of Jordan is the current king of Jordan, having ascended to the throne in 1999.
Abdallah Al-Mouallimi is a Saudi diplomat who has served as the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations.
Abdallah Boumediene is a notable Algerian football player known for his contributions to the national team.
Abdallah Al-Mahmoud is a prominent Qatari businessman recognized for his work in the construction industry.
Fictional characters named Abdallah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abdallah was first seen in the United States in 1976. Abdallah has ranked as high as #1308 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Ohio, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Abdallah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abdallah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 46 |