Avigail
Avigail: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Avigail
- A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Abigail.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew אֲבִיגַיִל (avigáyil, “Avigail”, literally “my Father's joy” or “fountain of joy”).
How popular is Avigail?
Since 1880, 2,217 girls in the U.S. have been named Avigail. Its highest rank for girls was #1787 in 2016. In 2025, 88 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Avigail FAQ
What does the name Avigail mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Abigail. Borrowed from Hebrew אֲבִיגַיִל (avigáyil, “Avigail”, literally “my Father's joy” or “fountain of joy”).
What is the origin of the name Avigail?
Avigail is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Avigail?
Since 1880, 2,217 girls in the U.S. have been named Avigail. Its highest rank for girls was #1787 in 2016. In 2025, 88 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Avigail a boy or girl name?
Avigail is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,217 girls and 0 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.