What does the name Abigail mean?

The name Abigail means "My father is joy".

What is the origin of the name Abigail?

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Abigail?

In 2023, 5,499 babies were named Abigail in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Abigail a girl's name?

Yes, Abigail is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Abigail

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Births Last Year: 5,499 ↘

All-Time Total: 407,838

Peak Year: 2003

Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy." It is derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil, combining the elements "avi" (father) and "gil" (joy).

Notable Namesakes

Abigail Adams - First Lady, women's rights advocate, writer.
Abigail Breslin - Actress, known for "Little Miss Sunshine."
Abigail Spencer - Actress, "Mad Men," "Rectify."
Abigail Johnson - Businesswoman, CEO of Fidelity Investments.
Abigail Fillmore - First Lady, education advocate, teacher.
Abigail Hawk - Actress, "Blue Bloods."
Abigail Disney - Filmmaker, philanthropist, Disney heiress.
Abigail Washburn - Singer-songwriter, banjo player.
Abigail Van Buren - Advice columnist, "Dear Abby."
Abigail Thernstrom - Author, political commentator, civil rights advocate.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Abigail

Olivia Emma Sophia Eva Layla Kaylee Arya Scarlett

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Abigail

Andrew Isaac Caleb Aiden Noah Jordan Richard Jason

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Abigail

Abbe Abbey Abbie Abbigail Abby Abbygail Abigale Abigayle

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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