Avigail Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAV-ih-gail / ˈævɪˌɡeɪlHebrew
Meaning
Father's joy
Historical & Cultural Background
Avigail is a Hebrew name derived from the biblical name Abigail. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wife of King David and is noted for her intelligence and beauty. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in modern times. It is often associated with positive traits such as joy and happiness.
Trend Summary
Avigail has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abigail
- Avigael
International Variants
- Abigaíl (Spanish)
- Abigaïl (French)
- Avigaille (French)
Famous people named Avigail
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Avigail was first seen in the United States in 1968. Avigail has ranked as high as #1307 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, New Jersey, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Avigail has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Avigail (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 19 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 56 |
| 2006 | 69 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2016 | 116 |
| 2017 | 108 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 94 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 71 |