Declining since 2006, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdi since 1997
Babies named Abdi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Abdi is a name with deep roots in Islamic tradition, derived from Arabic compounds like Abdullah (servant of God). In the United States, it has been recorded since 1997, reflecting immigration from East African and Arabic-speaking countries. Its rank of 10,695 in 2025 shows it remains uncommon, with a peak in 2009 and a gradual decline in use since 2006. The name's trajectory suggests it has not entered the American mainstream but retains cultural significance within specific communities. About 1 in 285,000 boys received the name in 2025, making it a distinctive choice. While no single state strongly dominates its usage, Abdi is most often encountered in areas with Somali and Arab diaspora populations.
Abdi is derived from Arabic 'abd (servant) combined with a divine attribute, most commonly as a short form of Abdullah (servant of God) or Abdurrahman. In East Africa, particularly Somalia, it is frequently used as an independent given name. The name has been in use in the United States since the late 1990s, often carried by families of Somali or other East African origin.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Abdii, Abdie
Sibling names for Abdi
Names that share Abdi's style, for a brother or sister.
