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Abdi

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHB-dee /ˈɑb.di/Medium

Meaning: From Somali/Arabic, 'my servant; servant (of God)' — a short form of Abdullah and related Abd- names; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: My servant; servant of God: Abdi is Somali/Arabic. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'AHB-dee').
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Origin LowSomali, Arabic
MeaningFrom Somali/Arabic, 'my servant; servant (of God)' — a short form of Abdullah and related Abd- names; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#7731 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 334

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919972024

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

Abdi comes from Somali/Arabic, 'my servant; servant (of God)' — a short form of Abdullah and related Abd- names (we note the sacred sense). A crisp, devout name common in Somali families (said 'AHB-dee').

In the U.S. it appears in Somali families. Rare, servant-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Abdi means 'my servant; servant (of God)' in Somali/Arabic (a short form of Abdullah) — a crisp, devout name (we note the sacred sense; said 'AHB-dee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Abdi — sacred sense noted

Variations

AbdeeAbdy

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Abdirahman— a companion Abd- Somali boys' name
Abdul— a kin Abd- Arabic boys' name
Mahdi— shares the -di ending
Hadi— echoes that soft -di sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abdi mean?

Abdi is Somali/Arabic for 'my servant; servant (of God)' — a short form of Abdullah. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Abdi?

It's said AHB-dee /ˈɑb.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abdi a boy or girl name?

Abdi is a boy's name.

How popular is Abdi?

Abdi is a rare name in the U.S.

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