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
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.
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.
See more girl names starting with A.
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.