Abigai

“אֲבִיגַיִל (Abigail) means 'my father's joy'.”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1605US 2023

595Births / yr

→Stable

12All-time births

📅 Since 200100

What does Abigai mean and where does it come from?

Abigai is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Abigail, which has biblical roots. Abigail was the wife of King David, noted for her beauty and intelligence. Although Abigai is less common, it reflects trends towards creating unique versions of traditional names. It has gained traction in contempora

Cultural significance

Abigai has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of אֲבִיגַיִל (abigail) means 'my father's joy'..

Peak popularity

Reached #15087 in 2001 — currently #1605 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Abigai?

Abigai works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Abigai Grace

How popular is Abigai right now?

Holding steady — currently #1605 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2015–2023#1605 · Top 1.2%

2015

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1605	595	▲ up 5 · +3% births
2022	#1610	575	▲ up 5 · +6% births
2021	#1615	545	▲ up 13910 · +8983% births
2015	#15525	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Abigai

Best Year2023Rank #1605

Peak Count595

Average Rank#5089

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2015 - 20234 years

The story of Abigai

Abigai is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2001. With 12 total births recorded, Abigai remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #15525 in 2015 to #1605 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Abigai in 2001:

Emily Madison Hannah Ashley Alexis

💎Abigai has only 12 total recorded births since 2001 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Abigai?

Common

AbiAbAbieAbyIgai

What names sound and feel like Abigai?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Abigai also consider these

Israel · My father is

Alicai

American · Noble

Amihai

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Alizai

Afghanistan · noble

Avihai

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Abygail

American · Hebrew

Common questions about the name Abigai

What does the name Abigai mean?

Abigai means "אֲבִיגַיִל (Abigail) means 'my father's joy'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Abigai?

Abigai is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Abigai?

Abigai originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Abigai?

Abigai pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Abigai a common or rare name?

Abigai is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.