The nameAbdallah
Abdallah is one of the most respected Arabic names. It is used across the Muslim world.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Abdallah means "servant of God" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Abdallah was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father. In England and Wales it reached 833rd place in 2015.
Popularity of the name Abdallah
Abdallah in the United States
Abdallah was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 547 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Abdallah. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Abdallah in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 43 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
Abdallah in the United Kingdom
Abdallah was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 241 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Abdallah. Half of all babies named Abdallah in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Abdallah in France
Sibling names for Abdallah
Names from the same generation as Abdallah, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdallah mean?
Abdallah means "servant of God" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Abdallah?
Arabic.
Is Abdallah a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdallah is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Abdallah?
In 2024, Abdallah was the 2826th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 46 births.
What are good sibling names for Abdallah?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Aicha, Samia and Rania for a sister, Moussa, Adel, Adil and Salim for a brother.