Rising since 1992, #2,480 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdoulaye since 1992
Babies named Abdoulaye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 313 |
| 2010s | 343 |
| 2020s | 229 |
Meaning & origin
Abdoulaye is a West African variant of the classic Arabic name Abdullah, meaning 'servant of God.' In the United States, it has been in steady use since first appearing on the baby name charts in 1992, and its popularity has been rising ever since. In 2025, it reached its peak rank of 2480, with approximately 1 in 31631 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most strongly associated with states such as Maryland, New York, and Ohio, reflecting communities with ties to Francophone West Africa. Though still relatively uncommon nationally, Abdoulaye remains a distinctive and culturally significant choice for families seeking a name rooted in Islamic tradition and African heritage.
Abdoulaye is a West African variant of the Arabic name Abdullah, composed of 'abd' (servant) and 'Allah' (God). It is widespread among Muslim communities in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and other Francophone African countries, often given in honor of religious devotion. The spelling reflects French-influenced transcription conventions common in the region.
Where Abdoulaye is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abdoulaye” around the world
Where Abdoulaye lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
225
babies in 2024
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdou, Laye, Abdoul
Variants: Abdoulay, Abdoulai, Abdoulaye
Sibling names for Abdoulaye
Names that share Abdoulaye's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aminata, Fatoumata, Mariam, Khadija, Aisha, Aissata, Aissatou, Mariama, Fatimata, Fatumata, Marieme, Ndeye, Ramatoulaye, Seynabou, Sokhna, Ramata, Astou, Rokhaya, Safiatou, Salimatou
Brothers: Mamadou, Ibrahima, Souleymane, Ousmane, Amadou, Cheikh, Mahamadou, Mouhamadou, Cheick, Elhadj, Elhadji, Ahmadou, Alioune, Babacar, Mamoudou, Pape, Saliou, Seydina, Seydou
