Abigail
Hebrew girl's name meaning “my father is joy”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- my father is joy
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #31
- Born in 2023
- 5,682
- Peak year
- 2003 (#6)
Meaning & origin
Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'. In the Bible she was a wise and generous wife of King David.
Is Abigail a Hebrew name?
Yes — Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy". Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'. In the Bible she was a wise and generous wife of King David. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Abigail ranked #31 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,682 US girls were given the name Abigail.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #6 in 2003
“Unranked” means Abigail was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Abigail
Abigail is spelled A-B-I-G-A-I-L — 7 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Abby, Gail
Abigail: frequently asked questions
What does the name Abigail mean?
Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy". Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'. In the Bible she was a wise and generous wife of King David.
Where does the name Abigail come from?
Abigail is of Hebrew origin. Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'. In the Bible she was a wise and generous wife of King David.
Is Abigail a boy or a girl name?
Abigail is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Abigail?
In 2023, 5,682 US girls were given the name Abigail.
Is Abigail a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Abigail ranked #31 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Abigail?
Common nicknames for Abigail include Abby, Gail.
How do you spell Abigail?
Abigail is spelled A-B-I-G-A-I-L — 7 letters.
How common is the name Abigail?
In 2023, 5,682 US girls were given the name Abigail. In the latest US data, Abigail ranked #31 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Abigail a Hebrew name?
Yes — Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy". Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'. In the Bible she was a wise and generous wife of King David. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Abigail mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Abigail means "my father is joy". Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy'. In the Bible she was a wise and generous wife of King David.
Is Abigail a biblical name?
Abigail is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "my father is joy".