The nameAbdoulaye
Abdoulaye is a West African form of Abdullah, very common in Senegal and Mali.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Abdoulaye comes from the Arabic Abd Allah, "servant of God".
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In the United States Abdoulaye reached 2602nd place in 2007.
Famous people named Abdoulaye
- Abdoulaye Wade, president of Senegal
- Abdoulaye Doucouré, footballer
Popularity of the name Abdoulaye
Abdoulaye in the United States
Abdoulaye was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 343 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Abdoulaye. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Abdoulaye in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Abdoulaye in France
Abdoulaye was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,345 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Abdoulaye. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Abdoulaye in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 209 births a year on average, against 155 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Abdoulaye
Names from the same generation as Abdoulaye, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdoulaye mean?
Abdoulaye comes from the Arabic Abd Allah, "servant of God".
What is the origin of the name Abdoulaye?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Abdoulaye a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdoulaye is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Abdoulaye?
In 2024, Abdoulaye was the 2988th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 42 births.
What are good sibling names for Abdoulaye?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Oumou, Kadiatou, Aminata and Aissatou for a sister, Ousmane, Ibrahima, Mamadou and Boubacar for a brother.
Who are famous people named Abdoulaye?
Abdoulaye Wade, president of Senegal; Abdoulaye Doucouré, footballer.