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Abigail

Abigail is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “my father's joy.” In 2024 it was given to 5,499 girls in the United States.

Abigail at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“my father's joy”
Pronunciation
/ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/

About the name Abigail

Abigail belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “my father's joy” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Abigail first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4 in 2005, and in 2024 5,499 babies received the name — 408,235 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abigail in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#4 in 2005
Peak year
2003
Babies named Abigail in 2024
5,499
Total since 1880
408,235

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abigail mean?

Abigail means “my father's joy” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Abigail a boy or girl name?

Abigail is a girl name. In 2024, 5,499 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abigail?

Abigail comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Abigail?

Abigail first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #4 in 2005, and 5,499 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Abigail?

Abigail is pronounced /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ (IPA).

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