Abdullah

Abdullah is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “servant, slave of Allah.” In 2024 it was given to 320 boys in the United States.

Abdullah at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“servant, slave of Allah”
Pronunciation
/æbˈdʌlə/

About the name Abdullah

Abdullah belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “servant, slave of Allah” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Abdullah first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #635 in 2014, and in 2024 320 babies received the name — 9,045 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abdullah in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#635 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Abdullah in 2024
320
Total since 1880
9,045

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdullah mean?

Abdullah means “servant, slave of Allah” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Abdullah a boy or girl name?

Abdullah is a boy name. In 2024, 320 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abdullah?

Abdullah comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Abdullah?

Abdullah first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #635 in 2014, and 320 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Abdullah?

Abdullah is pronounced /æbˈdʌlə/ (IPA).

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