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Abdullahi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ab-dool-AH-hee /ˌæb.dʊˈlɑː.hi/High

Meaning: Servant of God; slave of Allah; Somali form of Abdullah (Arabic: abd Allah — servant/slave of God)High

In 30 seconds: The Somali form of Abdullah meaning 'servant of God,' from Arabic abd (servant) and Allah (God). The father of the Prophet Muhammad was named Abdullah — making Abdullahi one of Islam's most revered family names.

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Origin HighArabic, Somali

MeaningServant of God; slave of Allah; Somali form of Abdullah (Arabic: abd Allah — servant/slave of God)

U.S. rank (2025)#2992 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births41 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,843

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

Abdullahi is the Somali and East African form of Abdullah, from Arabic Abd Allah (servant/slave of God). It is one of the most common names in the Muslim world. The Prophet Muhammad's father was named Abdullah, making it deeply significant in Islam.

Abdullahi is used primarily in Somali American, East African, and broader Muslim communities. Its 2024 ranking of #2415 for boys reflects its use among these communities in the United States.

Did you know? The Prophet Muhammad's father was named Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib — making Abdullah the name borne by the Prophet's own father. This gives Abdullahi one of the most prestigious possible name-associations in Islamic history.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Abdullah — Arabic/Somali etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AbdullahAbdullahiAbdullahi

Nicknames

AbdiAbdul

Famous Bearers

★Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib (c.546–570)
Father of the Prophet Muhammad, who died before his son's birth. His name Abdullah means 'servant of God.'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abdullahi mean?

Abdullahi means 'servant of God,' the Somali form of Abdullah (Arabic: Abd Allah).

How do you pronounce Abdullahi?

It's said ab-dool-AH-hee /ˌæb.dʊˈlɑː.hi/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Abdullahi a boy or girl name?

Abdullahi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Abdullahi?

Abdullahi ranked #2415 for U.S. boys in 2024.