Abdullah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Abdullah originates from Arabic, meaning 'servant of God'. It has evolved through various forms in different languages and cultures. This name is associated with traits of piety and devotion and holds no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the Islamic world, especially after the 7th century, and remains widely used today.
The name Abdullah is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast 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, Abdullah has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Abdullah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5438th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1870th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1265th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 854th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 736th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Abdullah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Abdullah"
Pronunciation
/æbˈdʊl.ə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Abdullah means 'servant of God' in Arabic, derived from 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Allah' meaning 'God'.
Meaning
servant of God
Language Evolution
Abdullah (Arabic), Abdallah (Arabic), Abdallah (French), Abdellah (North African variations), Abdollah (Persian)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Islamic world due to its religious significance, particularly after the rise of Islam in the 7th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Abdallah, Abdellah, Abdollah, Abdellahi
Modern Popularity & Image
Abdullah is commonly used in various cultures, particularly in Muslim-majority countries, and is often associated with piety and devotion.
Famous People
Abdullah II of Jordan, Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib (grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad), Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah (former Prime Minister of Kuwait)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Abdullah"
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 "Abdullah"
"Abdullah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5438th of 7552 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1870th of 10718 | 379 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1265th of 16616 | 1,123 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 854th of 24088 | 3,443 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 736th of 23106 | 4,076 |
Regional Popularity of "Abdullah" 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) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
30.58% 1065th/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.26% 1152nd/3685 |
19.71% 882nd/4475 |
29.32% 1523rd/5194 |
26.69% 1686th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.79% 815th/4582 |
10.15% 524th/5164 |
13.88% 1015th/7313 |
13.81% 1031st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.87% 672nd/3984 |
9.81% 440th/4487 |
12.94% 883rd/6822 |
14.29% 897th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Abdullah" 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 "Abdullah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Abdullah" 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.