Abdullahi
Abdullahi is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Servant of God.
Origin and history
Abdullahi is an Arabic name meaning 'servant of God,' widely used across Islamic cultures, particularly in East Africa and the Middle East. It represents a common variation of the classical Arabic name Abdullah. In the United States, it has seen steady usage within Somali and other Muslim diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,843 babies in the United States have been named Abdullahi since 1880. It ranks #2988 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1588.
States where it is most popular
- MN (63.4 %)
- OH (19.2 %)
- WA (10.2 %)
- CA (2.3 %)
- MO (0.99 %)
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 | 91 |
| 2000-2010 | 510 |
| 2010-2019 | 903 |
| 2020-2029 | 339 |
Famous people named Abdullahi
- Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed: President, Politician
- Abdullahi Mohamed Ali: Politician, Government Official
Fun facts
- Abdullahi is the dominant Somali and East African transliteration of the classical Arabic name Abdullah.
- It combines 'Abd' (servant) with 'Allah' (God), making it a respected classical Muslim given name.