Abdullah
Abdullah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /æbˈdʌlə/ · /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/
Meaning and origin of Abdullah
- A male given name from Arabic, feminine equivalent Amatullah; variant forms 'Abd Allah, Abd Allah, Abd' Ulah, Abd-Allah, Abdalah, Abdallah, Abdellah, Abdollah, Abdu'llah, Abdulah, Abdulla, ʻAbd Allāh.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic عَبْدُ ٱللّٰه (ʕabdu llāh), from عَبْد (ʕabd, “servant”) + الله (allāh, “God”), literally “servant of God”.
How popular is Abdullah?
Since 1880, 9,383 boys in the U.S. have been named Abdullah. Its highest rank for boys was #636 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #763 for boys, with 337 babies given the name.
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Abdullah FAQ
What does the name Abdullah mean?
A male given name from Arabic, feminine equivalent Amatullah; variant forms 'Abd Allah, Abd Allah, Abd' Ulah, Abd-Allah, Abdalah, Abdallah, Abdellah, Abdollah, Abdu'llah, Abdulah, Abdulla, ʻAbd Allāh. Borrowed from Arabic عَبْدُ ٱللّٰه (ʕabdu llāh), from عَبْد (ʕabd, “servant”) + الله (allāh, “God”), literally “servant of God”.
What is the origin of the name Abdullah?
Abdullah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Abdullah?
Since 1880, 9,383 boys in the U.S. have been named Abdullah. Its highest rank for boys was #636 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #763 for boys, with 337 babies given the name.
Is Abdullah a boy or girl name?
Abdullah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 9,383 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.