Abdullahi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Abdullahi originates from Arabic, meaning 'servant of God'. It evolved from forms like Abdullah and is associated with Islamic devotion. The name has gained popularity in Muslim cultures, particularly in Africa, and is seen as a representation of faith. There is no biblical relevance for this name.
The name Abdullahi 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, Abdullahi has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Abdullahi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10839th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2254th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1934th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Abdullahi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Abdullahi"
Pronunciation
/æbˈdʊl.haɪ/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Abdullahi is derived from Arabic, meaning 'servant of Allah' or 'slave of God'. It combines 'Abd', meaning 'servant' or 'slave', and 'Allah', the Arabic word for God.
Meaning
servant of God
Language Evolution
Abdullah, Abdullahi, Abdalla
Historical Usage
The name Abdullahi gained popularity in Islamic cultures, particularly in Africa and among Muslim communities, as it reflects devotion to God.
Variants & Derivatives
Abdul, Abdallah, Abdellah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Abdullahi is perceived positively, often associated with faith and piety in Muslim communities.
Famous People
Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (former President of Somalia), Abdullahi Boru (Nigerian politician), Abdullahi Idris (Nigerian activist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Abdullahi"
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 "Abdullahi"
"Abdullahi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10839th of 16616 | 26 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2254th of 24088 | 835 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1934th of 23106 | 941 |
Regional Popularity of "Abdullahi" 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) |
60.14% 2216th/3685 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.26% 1020th/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
27.56% 2057th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.54% 858th/3984 |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
- |
43.96% 2759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Abdullahi" 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 "Abdullahi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Abdullahi" 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.