The nameAbdullah

Abdullah is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Abdullah means "servant of God".

Origin

Arabic. It was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father.

History

First found in France in the mid 1970s, Abdullah peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still well used today.

Popularity of the name Abdullah

Abdullah in France

588thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (80 births)
1,835babies named Abdullah in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Abdullah was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 675 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Abdullah. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Abdullah 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, its popularity has held steady at around 64 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdullah mean?

Abdullah means "servant of God".

What is the origin of the name Abdullah?

Arabic. It was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father.

Is Abdullah a girl's or a boy's name?

Abdullah is a boy's name.