Declining since 2013, #2,991 for boys today.
Popularity of Abdullahi since 1993
Babies named Abdullahi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 510 |
| 2010s | 903 |
| 2020s | 339 |
Meaning & origin
Abdullahi is a distinguished Arabic-origin name that has seen steady use in the United States since entering the Social Security Administration's records in 1993. It reflects a long-standing tradition of 'servant of God' names across the Muslim world. The name reached its peak popularity in 2013, when it ranked higher than in subsequent years. Since that peak, its usage has been gradually declining. In the most recent year of data, 2023, Abdullahi ranked 2,991 with a frequency of 1 in every 41,660 male births. The name showed particular concentration in Minnesota, appearing among the top names in that state. Its trajectory in the 2010s and beyond illustrates how cultural names can gain a foothold in American naming patterns before undergoing a modest retreat.
Abdullahi is a Somali and East African variant of Abdullah, derived from the Arabic 'Abd Allah' meaning 'servant of God.' It is one of many names combining 'abd' (servant) with one of the names of God in Islam. The name has been borne across the Muslim world, with particular popularity in Somalia and neighboring regions. It entered U.S. records in 1993, reflecting immigration patterns from East Africa.
Where Abdullahi is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abdi, Abdullah, Dullah
Sibling names for Abdullahi
Names that share Abdullahi's style, for a brother or sister.
