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Abdulai

♂ Boy

Pronounced ab-doo-LY /ˌæb.duːˈlaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of the Arabic name Abdullah, 'servant of God' (abd, 'servant,' plus Allah, 'God'). Common among Fulani and other West African Muslim communities. Noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A devout, heritage name: Abdulai is a West African form of Abdullah — 'servant of God' (said 'ab-doo-LY').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA West African form of the Arabic name Abdullah, 'servant of God' (abd, 'servant,' plus Allah, 'God'). Common among Fulani and other West African Muslim communities. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12315 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200320002024

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

Abdulai is a West African form of the Arabic name Abdullah, 'servant of God' — from abd, 'servant,' and Allah, 'God.' It is common among Fulani and other West African Muslim communities. Noted respectfully (said 'ab-doo-LY').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, mainly in West African families. Rare, devout, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Abdulai is a West African form of Abdullah, 'servant of God,' widely carried in Fulani and other Muslim communities across the region (said 'ab-doo-LY').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Abdulai — West African form of Abdullah 'servant of God'

Variations

AbdulayeAbdullaiAbdoulaye

Nicknames

AbdulLai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abdulai mean?

Abdulai is a West African form of Abdullah, meaning 'servant of God.'

How do you pronounce Abdulai?

It's said ab-doo-LY /ˌæb.duːˈlaɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Abdulai a boy or girl name?

Abdulai is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Abdulai?

Abdulai is rare for boys in the U.S., mainly in West African families.

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