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Abijah

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Pronounced ah-BY-jah /ɑːˈbaɪ.dʒə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Aviyah, 'my father is the Lord' (av, 'father,' + Yah, 'the Lord') — a biblical name borne by both men and women. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Abijah means 'my father is the Lord' (said 'ah-BY-jah'). Rooted and reverent.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Aviyah, 'my father is the Lord' (av, 'father,' + Yah, 'the Lord') — a biblical name borne by both men and women. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#15190 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519982023

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

Abijah comes from the Hebrew Aviyah, 'my father is the Lord' (av + Yah). Borne by both men and women in Scripture, it reads rooted and reverent — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-BY-jah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, biblical, and reverent.

Did you know? Abijah is Hebrew for 'my father is the Lord' — a name given to both men and women in the Bible; a rooted, reverent pick, noted respectfully (said 'ah-BY-jah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Abijah — Hebrew Aviyah; 'my father is the Lord'; borne by men and women

Variations

AviyahAbiaAbijha

Nicknames

AbiJah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abijah mean?

Abijah is Hebrew for 'my father is the Lord'; in the Bible it is borne by both men and women.

How do you pronounce Abijah?

It's said ah-BY-jah /ɑːˈbaɪ.dʒə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abijah a boy or girl name?

Abijah is used here as a girl's name; note it is borne by both men and women in the Bible.

How popular is Abijah?

Abijah is a rare name in the U.S.

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