Abdullah
How to say it: ab-DUL-uh · /æbˈdʌlə/
From Arabic 'Abd Allah meaning 'servant of God'; a classic Islamic name borne by the Prophet Muhammad's father.
Abdullah was the 642nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 337 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to hold at #642 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #642 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 337 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,309 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #642 |
| In France, 2025 | #216 among boys’ names, 75 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high point in the 2010s, Abdullah remains well used. Close to its peak, it should hold steady from here.
What goes with it
Bold consonants give Abdullah a firm and resonant quality. Hamzah pairs nicely in tone.
Nicknames
- Abdul
- Abd
Honouring a Abdullah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Abdullah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Turkish.
In France: #216 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #162. Ireland: #272.
Famous people named Abdullah
- Abdullah Gül (born 1950)11th President of Turkey
- Abdullah II of Jordan (born 1962)King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (1924–2015)King of Saudi Arabia from 2005 to 2015
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