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Abbygail

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Pronounced AB-ih-gayl /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡeɪl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father rejoices; my father's joy'Low

In 30 seconds: My father rejoices: Abbygail spells Abigail — 'my father rejoices'. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father rejoices; my father's joy'
U.S. rank (2024)#6905 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,614

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919822024

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

Abbygail is a spelling of Abigail — from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father rejoices; my father's joy' (a wise and beautiful woman of the Hebrew Bible, a wife of King David). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AB-ih-gayl'; nickname Abby).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare in this spelling, my-father-rejoices at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Abigail means 'my father rejoices; my father's joy' in Hebrew — Abbygail is a spelling whose Abby- styling shows the nickname — lyrical and classic (said 'AB-ih-gayl').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Abigail — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AbigailAbagailAbbigail

Nicknames

Abby

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abbygail mean?

Abbygail spells Abigail — Hebrew 'my father rejoices; my father's joy'.

How do you pronounce Abbygail?

It's said AB-ih-gayl /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡeɪl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abbygail a boy or girl name?

Abbygail is a girl's name.

How popular is Abbygail?

Abbygail is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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