Abdallah
Abdallah is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Servant of God.
Origin and history
Abdallah is a traditional masculine Arabic name meaning 'servant of God'. It is an alternative transliteration of Abdullah, a central name in Islamic culture. In the United States, it maintains steady usage as a classic cultural and religious name.
Popularity in the United States
1,655 babies in the United States have been named Abdallah since 1880. It ranks #3116 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1650.
States where it is most popular
- NY (24.1 %)
- IL (17.5 %)
- OH (15.4 %)
- CA (12.4 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 450 |
| 2010-2019 | 547 |
| 2020-2029 | 277 |
Famous people named Abdallah
- Abdallah II of Jordan: Monarch, Head of State
Fun facts
- Abdallah is a common Romanization variant of the name Abdullah, reflecting different dialectal transcriptions of Arabic.
- The name was borne by the father of the Prophet Muhammad, making it historically prominent in Islamic tradition.