Abby

Meaning of Abby

Abby is a sweet and friendly name that means 'father's joy' or 'my father is my joy'. It suggests someone who brings happiness and pride.

Abby has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Abby

Abby has cooled off, slipping to #731 in 2025, down from a peak of #163 in 2001.

Notable people named Abby

• Abby Lee Miller
  Reality TV dance instructor
• Abby Wambach
  Star soccer player, Olympian
• Abby Elliott
  Comedian, SNL cast member
• Abby Phillip
  CNN political correspondent
• Abby Stein
  Author, LGBTQ+ activist

More Hebrew names

Questions about the name Abby

What does the name Abby mean?

Abby means abby is a sweet and friendly name that means 'father's joy' or 'my father is my joy'. it suggests someone who brings happiness and pride, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Abby a boy's or a girl's name?

Abby is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Abby?

In 2025, Abby ranked #731 for girls, down from #626 the year before.

When was Abby most popular?

Abby peaked at #163 in 2001.