Abimael
Abimael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is God.
Origin and history
Abimael is a Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my father is God'. In the Old Testament, Abimael is listed as one of the sons of Joktan. It remains a relatively rare but established choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,454 babies in the United States have been named Abimael since 1880. It ranks #3273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1686.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.6 %)
- TX (30.1 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- AZ (2.1 %)
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 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 389 |
| 2010-2019 | 405 |
| 2020-2029 | 241 |
Famous people named Abimael
- Abimael Guzmán: Political Figure, Professor
Fun facts
- Abimael appears in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Shem, son of Noah.
- Over 1,400 boys have been given the name Abimael in the United States since 1880.