Abdullah

A familiar Arabic name with steady appeal.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast
#781 8in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Arabic.

Abdullah is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning "servant of God," composed of abd (servant) and Allah (God). It is one of the most historically significant names in the Islamic world — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father.

Abdullah ranks among the most common names across the Muslim world, from Morocco to Indonesia. In the United States, it has grown steadily as Arabic names have become more visible, and it carries deep spiritual resonance for Muslim families.

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Popularity Over Time

Abdullah climbed 118 spots in the last 20 years — from #899 to #781.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Abdullah
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,480
2010s3,420
2000s2,128
1990s1,145
1980s518
1970s289
1960s52
1940s13

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(64 years, 19472024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Abdullah
YearBirthsRank
2024320#781
2023330#773
2022319#789
2021225#983
2020286#811
2019327#738
2018351#690
2017332#722
2016406#650
2015395#653
2014413#635
2013372#652
2012305#748
2011294#763
2010225#904
2009259#834
2008210#954
2007224#895
2006219#893
2005206#884

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19472024) · Methodology