Abdulghani
Meaningservant of the Self-Sufficient · Arabic
Abdulghani is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Self-Sufficient”. 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, Abdulghani would score 17 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationAbdulghani peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abdulghani you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- HistoryAbdulghani first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2017–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abdulghani
Abdulghani is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of the Self-Sufficient”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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Questions about the name Abdulghani
What does the name Abdulghani mean?
Abdulghani means “servant of the Self-Sufficient” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Abdulghani?
Abdulghani 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 Abdulghani a boy or girl name?
Abdulghani is a boy name.
How popular is the name Abdulghani?
Abdulghani is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #10,775 in 2017, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdulghani?
Abdulghani is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Self-Sufficient”. 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.