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Abdullah
BoyArabic· “servant of God”
- Meaning
- servant of God
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ab-DUHL-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #763
- US babies 2025
- 337
- Best rank
- #636 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Abdullah
Abdullah is an Arabic name that means “servant of God”.
Abdullah is an Arabic name meaning servant of God, from abd, servant, and Allah, God. It is one of the most widely used names in the Muslim world, and Islamic tradition holds it in high regard. The father of the Prophet Muhammad was named Abdullah, and the name has been carried by many scholars, poets and rulers since. Modern bearers include King Abdullah II of Jordan and the late King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Abdullah is a traditional, dignified choice, used across the Middle East, South Asia and Muslim communities worldwide. Abdul and Abdi are sometimes used informally.
Popularity over time
Abdullah first appears in US Social Security records in 1947. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1996. Its best national rank was #636 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 413 babies. In 2025, 337 babies were named Abdullah, and it ranked #763 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,341 in 1980, #869 in 2000, #904 in 2010, and #763 in 2025. Of the 9,383 US boys named Abdullah since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,128 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brentley, Zechariah, Casen, Bronson, and Branson.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Abdullah ranked highest in New York, Michigan, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #260 | 74 |
| Michigan | #312 | 30 |
| Illinois | #485 | 21 |
| New Jersey | #488 | 15 |
| Maryland | #516 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Abdullah is usually pronounced ab-DUHL-uh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with A and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Abdullah
A few middle names that flow with Abdullah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Abdullah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdullah mean?
Abdullah is an Arabic name that means “servant of God”.
What is the origin of the name Abdullah?
Abdullah has Arabic roots. Abdullah is an Arabic name meaning servant of God, from abd, servant, and Allah, God.
Is Abdullah a popular name?
Yes. Abdullah ranked #763 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Abdullah a boy or girl name?
Abdullah is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Abdullah?
Abdullah is usually pronounced ab-DUHL-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings