Abagail
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Abagail is a Hebrew name meaning “my father is joy”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Abagail
Abagail is an alternative spelling of the classic Hebrew name Abigail, which holds a rich biblical history and a joyful meaning. Derived from the Hebrew elements av, meaning "father," and gil, meaning "joy," Abagail translates beautifully to "my father is joy" or "source of joy." In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of Nabal, who later married King David.
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Gender Usage of the Name Abagail
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Abagail is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Abagail
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Abagail is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 47K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 33K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 95K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 909K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Abagail ranked #11,706 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Abagail shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #453 in 1998. Its lowest recorded position was #11,706 in 2025. Over the last 7 years (2018–2025) the name fell -6809 places (from #4,897 to #11,706).
Name StyleMethodology
Abagail is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 2007, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 6.33x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Abagail
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- l — Girl Names Ending in “l”
Name AestheticMethodology
Abagail is a three-syllable name with a shifting stress pattern that provides a formal and rhythmic delivery. It is an enduring variant of the figure Abigail, the wife of King David, who is depicted in the Hebrew Bible. These factors result in a Vintage Revival and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Abagail
Middle names used with AbagailMethodology
Abagail is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Abagail Marie · Abagail Lynn · Abagail Grace · Abagail Nicole · Abagail ElizabethView all 55 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for AbagailMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Abagail is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Abagail Moore · Abagail Mills · Abagail Marsh · Abagail Marks · Abagail Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Abagail
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Abigail · Abbigail · Abigale · View all 59 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Abbagail · Abigail · Abygail · View all 13 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Ashley · Anna · Angela · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Michelle · Carol · Nicole · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Abigail · Josephine · Caroline · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Abagail in ASL
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