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At a Glance
- Meaning
- My father's joy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AB-ih-gayl
Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning "my father's joy." It's a timeless, classic girl's name, pronounced AB-ih-gayl (IPA /ˈæbɪgeɪl/). If you're weighing it for a daughter, it's a name with a long, steady presence in U.S. birth records dating back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Abigail
Meaning: My father's joy.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Abigail
AB-ih-gaylIPA /ˈæbɪɡeɪl/
Popularity of Abigail
Abigail peaked at #4 in 2005, when 15,756 girls were given the name, and has since settled to #32 in 2024 with 5,499 babies — still solidly in the top 50, just further from its early-2000s high.
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FAQ
What does the name Abigail mean?
My father’s joy. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Abigail?
Abigail is pronounced AB-ih-gayl (IPA: /ˈæbɪɡeɪl/).
Is Abigail a popular name right now?
Abigail peaked at #4 in 2005 and is ranked #32 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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