Abdullah

Meaning of Abdullah

This name means "servant of God." It signifies devotion and a connection to a higher power.

Abdullah has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Abdullah

Abdullah is climbing again, up to #763 in 2025 from #783 in 2024 after peaking at #635 in 2014.

Notable people named Abdullah

• Abdullah the Great
  Former King of Saudi Arabia
• Abdullah Gül
  Former President of Turkey
• Abdullah ibn Saud
  Early Islamic Caliph
• Abdullah Al-Rubaie
  Renowned Iraqi poet
• Abdullah Al-Sharif
  Prominent Saudi businessman

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Questions about the name Abdullah

What does the name Abdullah mean?

Abdullah means this name means "servant of god." it signifies devotion and a connection to a higher power, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

Abdullah is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Abdullah?

In 2025, Abdullah ranked #763 for boys, up from #783 the year before.

When was Abdullah most popular?

Abdullah peaked at #635 in 2014.