Abdulla
Every Abdulla since 1976 — 530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdulla
Abdulla is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,196 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 530 American babies have been named Abdulla. Its peak came in 2000, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abdulla stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdulla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,196 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,835 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,523 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,833 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,621 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,408 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,679 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,553 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,792 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,103 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,733 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,608 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,716 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,436 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,147 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,095 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,715 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,097 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6,907 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,228 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,837 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,045 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,891 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,640 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,508 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,383 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,698 |
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Famous people named Abdulla
- Ğabdulla Tuqay Writer · 1886–1913
- Abdulla Aripov Politician · b. 1962
- Abdulla Yameen Politician · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abdulla in 2025?
Abdulla ranked #7,196 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdulla?
530 babies have been named Abdulla in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdulla most popular?
Abdulla peaked in 2000, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Abdulla a boy or girl name?
Abdulla is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdulla rising or falling?
Abdulla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abdulla?
Well-known people named Abdulla include Ğabdulla Tuqay (writer), Abdulla Aripov (politician), Abdulla Yameen (politician).