Abi
Abi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Abi
- A diminutive of the female given name Abigail.
Etymology
Clipping of Abigail.
How popular is Abi?
Since 1880, 632 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Abi (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4963 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #10935 in 2007. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Abi
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Sibling name ideas for Abi
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Abi FAQ
What does the name Abi mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Abigail. Clipping of Abigail.
How popular is the name Abi?
Since 1880, 632 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Abi (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4963 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #10935 in 2007. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Abi a boy or girl name?
Abi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 632 girls and 22 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.