Holding steady.
Popularity of Abigial since 1987
Babies named Abigial per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Abigial is a modern spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Abigail. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1987, and its highest recorded usage came in 1998, when it ranked within the top 1000 names. Since then, the name's usage has declined, though it remains a recognizable alternative spelling. The trajectory for Abigial is classified as stable, with no significant surge in recent years. While the original biblical name Abigail has been widely used for centuries, Abigial represents a more contemporary, creatively-spelled take that fits a pattern of phonetic variations popular in late 20th-century American naming. No U.S. state recorded Abigial among its top names in the most recent data.
Abigial is a modern respelling or variant of the Hebrew name Abigail, composed of elements 'av' (father) and 'gil' (joy). The standard form Abigail appears in the Old Testament as the wife of King David. This alternative spelling likely emerged in the late 20th century as a phonetic or creative variation, particularly in American naming contexts.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abi, Abby, Gail
Sibling names for Abigial
Names that share Abigial's style, for a brother or sister.
