Abdoulaye
Abdoulaye is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Servant of God.
Origin and history
Abdoulaye is a West African variation of the Arabic name Abdallah, widely used in French-speaking African nations such as Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. It translates to 'servant of God' and carries strong cultural significance in Islamic traditions. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name given primarily within West African diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
966 babies in the United States have been named Abdoulaye since 1880. It ranks #3715 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- NY (84.3 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
- MD (1.3 %)
- GA (1.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 313 |
| 2010-2019 | 343 |
| 2020-2029 | 229 |
Famous people named Abdoulaye
- Abdoulaye Wade: President, Politician
- Abdoulaye Doucouré: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Abdoulaye Diaby: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Abdoulaye is the predominant Francophone West African phonetic adaptation of the classical Arabic name Abdallah.
- The name has seen steady usage in recent years, with over 200 births recorded in the U.S. between 2020 and 2025.