Abbi

♀ Girl

Pronounced AB-ee /ˈæb.i/High

Meaning: A short, friendly form of Abigail, from the Hebrew for 'my father's joy; source of joy.' The -i ending gives it a bright, casual feel.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunny short form: Abbi shortens Abigail — 'my father's joy' (said 'AB-ee'). Warm and casual.

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Origin MediumHebrew, English

MeaningA short, friendly form of Abigail, from the Hebrew for 'my father's joy; source of joy.' The -i ending gives it a bright, casual feel.

U.S. rank (2025)#11942 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,083

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abbi is a friendly short form of Abigail, 'my father's joy,' from Hebrew. It reads warm and casual, keeping the classic's joyful meaning — rare on its own in the U.S. (said 'AB-ee').

It appears rarely as a standalone, beside Abby and Abbie. Rare, sunny, and casual.

Did you know? Abbi is a bright pet form of Abigail — Hebrew for 'my father's joy; source of joy' — the -i ending giving it a warm, casual charm (said 'AB-ee').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Abbi — short form of Abigail; Hebrew 'my father's joy'

Variations

AbbyAbbieAbbey

Nicknames

AbbiBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abbi mean?

Abbi is a short form of Abigail, Hebrew for 'my father's joy; source of joy.'

How do you pronounce Abbi?

It's said AB-ee /ˈæb.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abbi a boy or girl name?

Abbi is a girl's name.

How popular is Abbi?

Abbi is a rare name in the U.S.