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Abigayil

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Pronounced ab-ih-GAY-il /æb.ɪˈɡeɪ.ɪl/Medium

Meaning: A transliteration-style spelling of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy.' In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail is a woman of great good sense who becomes a wife of King David.Medium

In 30 seconds: Closer to the Hebrew: Abigayil is Avigayil, 'my father is joy' (said 'ab-ih-GAY-il').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA transliteration-style spelling of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy.' In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail is a woman of great good sense who becomes a wife of King David.
U.S. rank (2024)#13435 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419942024

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

Abigayil is a spelling that stays close to Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy.' The biblical Abigail is remembered for her intelligence and calm; the name travelled into English through the Bible and Puritan naming, and returned to wide use in recent decades. This spelling keeps the older ring (said 'ab-ih-GAY-il').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and traditional.

Did you know? Abigayil keeps the shape of the Hebrew original, Avigayil — the biblical Abigail whose wisdom stops King David from a rash act. It means 'my father is joy' (said 'ab-ih-GAY-il').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Abigayil — Hebrew Avigayil 'my father is joy'

Variations

AbigailAvigailAvigayil

Nicknames

AbbyGayil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abigayil mean?

Abigayil is Hebrew for 'my father is joy,' a spelling close to the original Avigayil.

How do you pronounce Abigayil?

It's said ab-ih-GAY-il /æb.ɪˈɡeɪ.ɪl/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Abigayil a boy or girl name?

Abigayil is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Abigayil?

Abigayil is very rare in the U.S., while Abigail is widely used.

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