Avigail
Avigail is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My father is joy.
Origin and history
Avigail is a traditional Hebrew female name meaning 'my father is joy'. It is the original Hebrew form of the widely popular English name Abigail. In the United States, it is a less common alternative to Abigail, frequently chosen within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,217 babies in the United States have been named Avigail since 1880. It ranks #3735 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1626.
States where it is most popular
- NY (41.9 %)
- CA (22.1 %)
- TX (12.2 %)
- NJ (11.9 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 242 |
| 2000-2010 | 581 |
| 2010-2019 | 841 |
| 2020-2029 | 475 |
Nicknames
Avi, Abby, Gail
Fun facts
- Avigail is the transliterated Hebrew source form of the classic English name Abigail.
- In the Old Testament, Avigail is praised both for her intelligence and her physical beauty.