Abbygail
Abbygail is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is joy, or source of joy.
Origin and history
Abbygail is an alternative spelling of the biblical name Abigail. Rooted in Hebrew, it traditionally means 'my father is joy' or 'cause of joy'. While less common than the standard Abigail spelling, it offers a distinct phonetic variant in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,633 babies in the United States have been named Abbygail since 1880. It ranks #2926 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1940.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.8 %)
- TX (19.8 %)
- FL (6 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
- TN (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 33 |
| 1990-2000 | 370 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,671 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,398 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Nicknames
Abby, Gail, Abbie
Fun facts
- Abbygail incorporates the popular short form 'Abby' directly into the full spelling of Abigail.
- The root name Abigail was borne by the intelligent and brave wife of King David in the Hebrew Bible.