Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Abia since 2001
Babies named Abia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Abia is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 2001. Despite never ranking among the top 1000, it saw its highest usage in 2011, with a rising trend since 2022. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use. As a modern choice, Abia offers a melodic sound with potential roots in Arabic or Hebrew, giving it a cross-cultural appeal.
Abia is likely a variant or feminine form of the Arabic name Abi, meaning 'great' or 'grand.' It may also have connections to the Hebrew name Abiah, meaning 'God is my father,' though the Arabic derivation is more common for modern usage. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bee, Abi
Variants: Abbia, Abea
Sibling names for Abia
Names that share Abia's style, for a brother or sister.
