Holding steady.
Popularity of Abagale since 1990
Babies named Abagale per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 215 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Abagale is a modern phonetic variant of the classic biblical name Abigail. First recorded in the United States in 1990, the name saw a modest spike in use and reached its peak year in 2003. Since then, its usage has been stable but low, and it remains outside the top 1000 rankings. The variant spelling Abagale reflects a broader trend of simplifying traditional spellings, similar to other Abigail variants like Abigale or Abagail. True to its roots, the name carries the Hebrew meaning 'my father is joy' and continues to be used almost exclusively for girls.
Abagale is a modern respelling of Abigail, a biblical name derived from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father is joy.' Abigail was the wife of King David in the Old Testament. The spelling Abagale emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by phonetic spelling trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abby, Abbie
Sibling names for Abagale
Names that share Abagale's style, for a brother or sister.
