Abigail

Meaning of Abigail

This name means 'my father is joy' or 'father of many'. It suggests a sense of happiness and abundance connected to one's father.

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

Popularity of Abigail

Abigail has held fairly steady, sitting around #41 in 2025 after peaking at #4 in 2005.

Notable people named Abigail

• Abigail Adams
  Second First Lady, advocate
• Abigail Breslin
  Oscar-nominated actress
• Abigail Ratchford
  Model and social media personality
• Abigail Spencer
  Actress, known for 'Suits'
• Abigail Hawk
  Actress, known for 'Blue Bloods'

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Questions about the name Abigail

What does the name Abigail mean?

Abigail means this name means 'my father is joy' or 'father of many'. it suggests a sense of happiness and abundance connected to one's father, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Abigail?

In 2025, Abigail ranked #41 for girls, down from #32 the year before.

When was Abigail most popular?

Abigail peaked at #4 in 2005.