Aby

♀ Girl

Pronounced AB-ee /ˈæb.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Abigail — from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father's joy'; also a short form of Abril; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: My father's joy: Aby is a pet form of Abigail. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA pet form of Abigail — from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father's joy'; also a short form of Abril; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9527 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 272

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

Aby is a pet form of Abigail — from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father's joy'; also a short form of Abril (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AB-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, my-father's-joy at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Abigail is Hebrew for 'my father's joy' — Aby is a pet form (also short of Abril), crisp and friendly (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AB-ee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Abigail — nickname; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aby mean?

Aby is a pet form of Abigail — Hebrew 'my father's joy' (also short of Abril); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aby?

It's said AB-ee /ˈæb.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aby a boy or girl name?

Aby is a girl's name.

How popular is Aby?

Aby is a very rare name in the U.S.