Names Starting With A
GirlHebrew#8 in 2025
Abigail
Abigail is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “my father is joyful.” It ranked #8 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
AB-ih-gayl
meaning & origin
The name Abigail means “my father is joyful.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of Nabal who later married King David. The name has been a staple of English-speaking countries since the Puritan era.
popularity over time
#82020
#82021
#82022
#82023
#82024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #8 |
| 2023 | #8 |
| 2022 | #8 |
| 2021 | #8 |
| 2020 | #8 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Abigail
- Abigail Adams (First Lady of the United States)
- Abigail Breslin (actress)
- Abigail Spencer (actress)
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