Abdullah
Abdullah is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Servant of God.
Origin and history
Abdullah is a classic Arabic masculine name meaning 'servant of God'. It holds significant theological importance in Islam and is widely used across the Muslim world. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily, ranking among the top 800 names for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
9,383 babies in the United States have been named Abdullah since 1880. It ranks #1243 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #773.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.1 %)
- CA (12 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 289 |
| 1980-1990 | 518 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,145 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,128 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,420 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,818 |
Famous people named Abdullah
- Abdullah II: Monarch, Head of State
- Abdullah Ibrahim: Pianist, Composer
Fun facts
- The name predates Islam in Arabia but became central in Islamic culture as one of the most favored names in religious teachings.
- It is formed from the Arabic words 'abd' meaning servant and 'Allah' meaning God.