Abdullah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Abdullah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Abdullah?
Abdullah is spelled A-B-D-U-L-L-A-H. The name has 8 letters.
Abdullah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Abdullah means “servant of God” or “slave of God” derived from Arabic.
- Origin
- Abdullah is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in Muslim communities.
- Pronunciation
- ab-DUL-lah · 3 syllables
Abdullah Popularity in 2025
Rank#763
Recorded Births337
- Boys usage rose 20 places to #763 and recorded 16 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Abdullah Mean?
Abdullah means “servant of God” or “slave of God” derived from Arabic.
Origin: Abdullah is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in Muslim communities.
How Do You Pronounce Abdullah?
Pronunciationab-DUL-lah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Abdullah?
- History
- The name Abdullah appears in various historical Islamic texts and has significance in Islamic culture.
Abdullah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 337 | #763 |
| 2024 | Boys | 321 | #783 |
| 2023 | Boys | 330 | #773 |
| 2022 | Boys | 319 | #791 |
| 2021 | Boys | 225 | #983 |
| 2020 | Boys | 286 | #812 |
| 2019 | Boys | 327 | #738 |
| 2018 | Boys | 351 | #691 |
| 2017 | Boys | 332 | #722 |
| 2016 | Boys | 406 | #650 |
| 2015 | Boys | 395 | #653 |
| 2014 | Boys | 413 | #636 |
| 2013 | Boys | 372 | #652 |
| 2012 | Boys | 305 | #748 |
| 2011 | Boys | 294 | #763 |
| 2010 | Boys | 225 | #904 |
| 2009 | Boys | 259 | #835 |
| 2008 | Boys | 210 | #954 |
| 2007 | Boys | 224 | #896 |
| 2006 | Boys | 219 | #893 |
| 2005 | Boys | 206 | #884 |
| 2004 | Boys | 192 | #899 |
| 2003 | Boys | 190 | #888 |
| 2002 | Boys | 230 | #753 |
When Was Abdullah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Boys
413 recorded births
National rank #636
2016 · Boys
406 recorded births
National rank #650
2015 · Boys
395 recorded births
National rank #653
2013 · Boys
372 recorded births
National rank #652
Where Abdullah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #260 | 74 |
| MI | #312 | 30 |
| IL | #485 | 21 |
| NJ | #488 | 15 |
| MD | #516 | 9 |
| MA | #555 | 8 |
| VA | #670 | 10 |
| OH | #710 | 12 |