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Abdullah

♂ Boy

Pronounced ab-DOOL-ah /æbˈduː.lə/High

Meaning: Servant of God or slave of Allah; from the Arabic abd meaning servant or slave and Allah meaning GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Abdullah means servant of God in Arabic, one of the most revered names in Islam as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father, used consistently across the Islamic world for over 1,400 years.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningServant of God or slave of Allah; from the Arabic abd meaning servant or slave and Allah meaning God
U.S. rank (2025)#763 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births337 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,382

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419472025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Abdullah is composed of the Arabic elements abd (servant, worshipper) and Allah (God), giving the combined meaning servant of God or worshipper of God. The abd construction is one of the most productive patterns in Arabic naming, producing names like Abdurrahman (servant of the merciful) and Abdulaziz (servant of the mighty).

Abdullah has been among the most common names across the Arab world, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa for over a millennium. It was borne by caliphs, scholars, and kings. In the United States it appears consistently in birth records within Muslim communities and has appeared among the top 1,000 names nationally.

Did you know? Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib was the father of the Prophet Muhammad, who died before Muhammad's birth. This makes Abdullah one of the most historically significant names in Islam, explaining its enduring popularity across Muslim communities worldwide.
Overall data confidence 98%
Behind the Name — Abdullah — Arabic etymology and Islamic significanceU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AbdullaAbdulAbdalah

Nicknames

AbduDulla

Famous Bearers

  • ★Abdullah II of Jordan (1962–present)
    King of Jordan since 1999 and a key figure in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Before becoming king he commanded Jordan's special forces.

If you like Abdullah…

Ibrahim— same classical Arabic-Islamic naming tradition and biblical depth
Mustafa— shares the status as one of Islam's most revered given names
Omar— fellow classical Arabic name carried by caliphs and companions of the Prophet
Khalid— same strong Arabic consonant structure and Islamic heritage

Frequently Asked

What does the name Abdullah mean?

Abdullah means servant of God, from the Arabic abd (servant) and Allah (God).

How do you pronounce Abdullah?

It is said ab-DOOL-ah, three syllables with stress on the second.

Why is Abdullah an important Islamic name?

Abdullah was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's father, making it one of the most revered names in the Islamic tradition.

Is Abdullah a common name?

Yes, Abdullah is one of the most common male names across the Arab world, South Asia, and Muslim communities globally.