Abdulahi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Abdulahi is an Arabic name meaning 'servant of Allah.' It has evolved from various historical forms like Abdullah. The name carries traits of devotion and faithfulness, with no biblical relevance. Its popularity is rooted in Islamic culture and remains positively perceived today.
The name Abdulahi is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Abdulahi has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Abdulahi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4627th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5535th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Abdulahi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Abdulahi"
Pronunciation
/æbˈduːlɑːhi/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Abdulahi is derived from Arabic, meaning 'servant of Allah.' It combines 'Abd,' meaning 'servant,' with 'Allah,' the Arabic word for God.
Meaning
servant of Allah
Language Evolution
Abdullah, Abdul, Abdulahi
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Muslim world due to the widespread use of 'Abdullah' and its derivatives in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Abdallah, Abdul, Abdellahi
Modern Popularity & Image
Abdulahi is viewed positively within Islamic communities, symbolizing devotion and faithfulness to God.
Famous People
Abdulahi Yusuf Ahmed - Former President of Somalia, Abdulahi Saeed - Prominent Somali poet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Abdulahi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Abdulahi"
"Abdulahi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4627th of 24088 | 291 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5535th of 23106 | 197 |
Regional Popularity of "Abdulahi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.40% 1576th/4582 |
- | - |
51.80% 3866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.87% 1708th/3984 |
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Regional Popularity of "Abdulahi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Abdulahi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Abdulahi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.