Abid

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Pronounced AH-bid /ˈɑ.bɪd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic abid, 'a worshipper; one who worships God; a devout/pious person'Low

In 30 seconds: A worshipper; one who worships God: Abid is Arabic 'a worshipper'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'AH-bid').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic abid, 'a worshipper; one who worships God; a devout/pious person'

U.S. rank (2024)#6818 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 391

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

Abid comes from Arabic abid, 'a worshipper; one who worships God; a devout/pious person'. A crisp, devout name across Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim families (said 'AH-bid').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-worshipper-and-devout at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Abid means 'a worshipper; one who worships God; a devout person' in Arabic — a crisp, devout name (said 'AH-bid').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Abid — Arabic etymology

Variations

AabidAbed

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abid mean?

Abid is Arabic for 'a worshipper; one who worships God; a devout person'.

How do you pronounce Abid?

It's said AH-bid /ˈɑ.bɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abid a boy or girl name?

Abid is a boy's name.

How popular is Abid?

Abid is a rare name in the U.S.