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Abdallah

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningservant of God · Arabic

Abdallah is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of God”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abdallah would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationAbdallah peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abdallah you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdallah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 27,548 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAbdallah first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Abdallahs? Head to New Jersey, where it's the #915 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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hello, little Abdallah

US births per million boys, 1976–2025

02040197620002025

Most popular states (2025)

NJ rank #915

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Abdallah

Abdallah is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of God”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Abdallah

What does the name Abdallah mean?

Abdallah means “servant of God” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).

What is the origin of the name Abdallah?

Abdallah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).

Is Abdallah a boy or girl name?

Abdallah is a boy name. In 2025, 62 US boys were named Abdallah.

How popular is the name Abdallah?

Abdallah ranked #2,258 for US boys in 2025, given to 62 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #2,029. Over the last five years it has climbed 470 places.

What names are similar to Abdallah?

If you like Abdallah, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.

What should I know before naming my baby Abdallah?

Abdallah is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of God”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.