Abagale
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 374 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 374 Americans have ever been named Abagale. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and peaked modestly at 28 births in 2003 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Abagale is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Abagale is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil meaning 'my father is joyful' — or more expansively, 'source of her father's joy.'
Abigail has been a beloved name in English-speaking countries since the Puritan era, associated with intelligence and grace. In the Bible she is praised as a woman of wisdom and good sense who averted disaster through quick thinking. Abagale offers a phonetically distinct spelling of this enduring classic.
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Abagale first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1990. First appearing in the 1990s, Abagale emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Abagale has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 74 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 215 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 85 | — |
The Story of Abagale
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Abagale is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Abagale are most likely born between 1993 and 2013.
How rare is Abagale?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Abagale is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 215 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Abagale by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Abagale per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1990–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | #11356 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10149 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13078 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11006 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10434 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9148 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6905 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7067 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5752 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6812 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6844 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5601 |
| 2004 | 20 | #5969 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4539 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4767 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5571 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5312 |
| 1999 | 17 | #5899 |
| 1998 | 15 | #6360 |
| 1997 | 12 | #7285 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2019