Abdullah Boy
Origin(s)
Arabic; Islamic
Meaning
Servant of Allah
Historical & Cultural Background
Abdullah is a common name in the Muslim world, reflecting devotion to God. It is derived from the Arabic words 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Allah' meaning 'God'. The name is significant in Islamic tradition as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father. It is often given to boys to signify a strong religious identity.
Trend Summary
Abdullah has seen consistent popularity in various Muslim-majority countries and communities.
Similar Names
Abdul, Adnan, Amir, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Zaid, Khalid, Samir
Variants
- Abdallah
- Abdellah
International Variants
- Abdallah (French)
- Abdellah (Arabic)
- Abdallah (Swahili)
Famous people named Abdullah
Abdullah II of Jordan is the current king of Jordan, having ascended to the throne in 1999.
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was the King of Saudi Arabia from 2005 until his death in 2015.
Abdullah al-Mamun was an influential Abbasid caliph known for his patronage of science and culture.
Abdullah ibn Abbas was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent Islamic scholar.
Fictional characters named Abdullah
Abdullah is a character in 'The Arabian Nights', known for his adventures and encounters.
Abdullah is a character in the animated series 'The 99', representing one of the heroes inspired by Islamic culture.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abdullah was first seen in the United States in 1947. Abdullah has ranked as high as #987 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, Michigan, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Abdullah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abdullah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 69 | |
| TX | 28 | |
| CA | 27 | |
| MI | 24 | |
| IL | 19 | |
| VA | 15 | |
| OH | 15 | |
| MD | 11 | |
| GA | 11 | |
| PA | 9 | |
| MA | 7 | |
| AZ | 7 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| NC | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1977 | 43 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 45 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 54 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 61 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 55 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 60 |
| 1990 | 73 |
| 1991 | 79 |
| 1992 | 73 |
| 1993 | 104 |
| 1994 | 97 |
| 1995 | 97 |
| 1996 | 131 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 162 |
| 1999 | 204 |
| 2000 | 182 |
| 2001 | 216 |
| 2002 | 230 |
| 2003 | 190 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2005 | 206 |
| 2006 | 219 |
| 2007 | 224 |
| 2008 | 210 |
| 2009 | 259 |
| 2010 | 225 |
| 2011 | 294 |
| 2012 | 305 |
| 2013 | 372 |
| 2014 | 413 |
| 2015 | 395 |
| 2016 | 406 |
| 2017 | 332 |
| 2018 | 351 |
| 2019 | 327 |
| 2020 | 286 |
| 2021 | 225 |
| 2022 | 319 |
| 2023 | 330 |
| 2024 | 320 |