Abagaile
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 15 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Abagaile sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1995, peaking in 1995, with 15 total births across its history.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Abagaile is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Abagaile is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Abigail, meaning 'my father's joy' or 'father rejoiced.' Abigail is one of the most enduring Hebrew names in the Western world, appearing in the Bible as a wise and beautiful woman who became one of King David's wives.
Abagaile is a rare, Old World spelling variant that gives this beloved classic an antique, handcrafted feel — like finding it written in an old family Bible.
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Abagaile appeared in SSA records in 1995, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 15 recorded births, Abagaile has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Abagaile has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Abagaile
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Abagaile is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Abagaile are most likely born between 1995 and 2005.
How rare is Abagaile?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Abagaile is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 10 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1995–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | #17646 |
| 2003 | 5 | #15795 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13391 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2007