Abdulla
Meaningservant of God · Arabic
Abdulla 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funAbdulla starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationAbdulla peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Abdulla you'd meet today is about 38 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Abdullas too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdulla would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 156,250 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdulla 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.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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About the name Abdulla
Abdulla is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of God”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Abdulla
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Questions about the name Abdulla
What does the name Abdulla mean?
Abdulla 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 Abdulla?
Abdulla 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 Abdulla a boy or girl name?
Abdulla is a boy name. In 2025, 11 US boys were named Abdulla.
How popular is the name Abdulla?
Abdulla ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1987, when it reached #3,521. Over the last five years it has slipped 574 places.
What names are similar to Abdulla?
If you like Abdulla, you might also like Abdullah, Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias. Abdullah is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdulla?
Abdulla 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 simple to spell and say, 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.