Abdullah Boy

Popularity: #619 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Ab-DUL-lah /æbˈdʊlɑː/

Origin: Arabic; Islamic

Meaning: Servant of Allah

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Abdullah has its roots in the Arabic language, derived from the components "Abd" meaning "servant" or "slave" and "Allah," which translates to "God." This etymology signifies "servant of God," reflecting a deep religious connotation that has been significant in Islamic culture. The name is often associated with devotion and servitude to the divine, and it has been used in various forms across the Islamic world since the advent of Islam in the 7th century CE.

Historically, Abdullah is a name of considerable importance in Islamic tradition, notably borne by Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the father of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 6th century CE. This connection to the Prophet has contributed to the name's prominence among Muslims.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and religious writings, including the Quran, where it is often used to denote a faithful servant of God. The name gained further significance during the early Islamic caliphates, where it was adopted by various leaders and scholars, reinforcing its status within the community.

Culturally, Abdullah embodies themes of faith, humility, and piety, resonating deeply within Islamic teachings and practices. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often accompanied by diminutives such as Abdou or Abdu, which reflect affection or familiarity.

The enduring legacy of Abdullah is evident in its continued use in literature, religious texts, and among notable historical figures, symbolizing a lasting commitment to the values of servitude and devotion in the Islamic faith.

Famous people named Abdullah

In this section, you will find notable people named Abdullah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Abdullah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Abdullah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Abdullah II is the King of Jordan best known for his leadership during regional conflicts, economic reforms, and promoting peace initiatives.

Abdullah ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud is a former King of Saudi Arabia best known for his modernization efforts, promoting interfaith dialogue, and the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Abdullah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Abdullah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AbdulAdnanAmirIbrahimYusufZaidKhalidSamir

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Abdullah was first seen in the United States in 1947.

Abdullah has ranked as high as #1316 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Abdullah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Abdullah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Abdullah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Abdullah.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 337 337
2024 321 321
2023 330 330
2022 319 319
2021 225 225
2020 286 286
2019 327 327
2018 351 351
2017 332 332
2016 406 406
2015 395 395
2014 413 413
2013 372 372
2012 305 305
2011 294 294
2010 225 225
2009 259 259
2008 210 210
2007 224 224
2006 219 219
2005 206 206
2004 192 192
2003 190 190
2002 230 230
2001 216 216
2000 182 182
1999 204 204
1998 162 162
1997 125 125
1996 131 131
1995 97 97
1994 97 97
1993 104 104
1992 73 73
1991 79 79
1990 73 73
1989 60 60
1988 46 46
1987 46 46
1986 55 55
1985 45 45
1984 44 44
1983 61 61
1982 58 58
1981 54 54
1980 49 49
1979 45 45
1978 47 47
1977 43 43
1976 38 38
1975 32 32
1974 27 27
1973 11 11
1972 19 19
1971 12 12
1970 15 15
1969 7 7
1968 12 12
1967 5 5
1966 10 10
1965 7 7
1964 5 5
1962 6 6
1949 7 7
1947 6 6

Top States for Abdullah (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 69
24%
TX 28
10%
CA 27
9%
MI 24
8%
IL 19
7%
OH 15
5%
VA 15
5%
GA 11
4%
MD 11
4%
NJ 9
3%
PA 9
3%
NC 7
2%
WA 7
2%
FL 7
2%
MA 7
2%
AZ 7
2%
MO 7
2%
TN 6
2%