Holding steady.
Popularity of Abbigal since 1995
Babies named Abbigal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Abbigal is a modern respelling of the classic Abigail, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'my father is joy.' While Abigail has been a top-tier name for decades, Abbigal first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1995 and saw modest use, with a peak in 2005. Despite never reaching a rank in the top 1000, it has maintained a stable trajectory, appealing to parents who favor a slightly unconventional spelling of a beloved traditional name. The name remains rare, with no recorded top states or substantial spikes in use, but its connection to the popular Abigail ensures it will be recognized and easily pronounced.
Abbigal is a respelling of Abigail, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Avigayil, meaning 'my father is joy.' Abigail appears in the Old Testament as the wise and beautiful wife of King David. The spelling Abbigal emerged in the late 20th century as a modern variation, often chosen for its phonetic distinctiveness while retaining the traditional roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abby, Abbie, Gal
Sibling names for Abbigal
Names that share Abbigal's style, for a brother or sister.
