Abimael Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-bee-MAH-el /ˌɑː.bɪˈmɑː.ɛl/
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning: Hebrew: my father is God; Spanish: father of the people
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Abimael has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the elements 'abi' meaning 'my father' and 'ma'el' meaning 'God' or 'of God.' This etymology suggests a literal translation of 'my father is God.' The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Abimael is mentioned as a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah, indicating its ancient origins and significance within biblical genealogies. The name transitioned into Greek as 'Abimael' and later into Latin, maintaining its form and meaning through these languages before being adopted into English.
Historically, Abimael is associated with the early narratives of the Hebrew Bible, which were compiled and translated into various versions over the centuries, including the Septuagint in the 3rd century BCE and the Vulgate in the late 4th century CE. The name's biblical context has contributed to its recognition in religious and cultural texts throughout history.
In the King James Bible, published in 1611, the name is retained in its original form, further solidifying its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Abimael carries connotations of divine connection and paternal significance, reflecting the importance of familial and spiritual relationships in biblical traditions.
The name has been embraced in various contexts, often symbolizing faith and heritage. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Abimael itself has a distinct historical and cultural resonance, rooted deeply in its biblical origins and the linguistic journey it has undertaken through time.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abimael was first seen in the United States in 1964.
Abimael has ranked as high as #1325 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Abimael has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Abimael 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 Abimael was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Abimael (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 7 |
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 Abimael.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1964 | 7 |