Abigail
A Hebrew biblical name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Abigail in Australia
2024 #78→2025 #100Down 22 places
Abigail ranks 100th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 16th in 2011. Since first appearing at 31st in 2008, it has moved down 69 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it fell 22 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #100 |
| 2024 | #78 |
| 2023 | #54 |
| 2022 | #43 |
| 2021 | #59 |
| 2020 | #45 |
| 2019 | #33 |
| 2018 | #35 |
| 2017 | #41 |
| 2016 | #40 |
| 2015 | #35 |
| 2014 | #38 |
| 2013 | #24 |
| 2012 | #26 |
| 2011 | #16 |
| 2010 | #27 |
| 2009 | #29 |
| 2008 | #31 |
Meaning
The name Abigail is commonly linked to my father is joy.
In a nutshellAbigail means “my father is joy”.
Origin
Abigail is usually described as a Hebrew biblical name.
Origin in briefHebrew Biblical Name
Quick answers
Questions about Abigail
Is Abigail a popular name in Australia?
Abigail ranked #100 for baby girls in Australia in 2025.
Is Abigail becoming more popular?
In the latest comparison, Abigail moved from #78 in 2024 to #100 in 2025, a fall of 22 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #31 in 2008 to #100 in 2025.
Is Abigail a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Abigail appears as a baby girl name.
What does Abigail mean?
Abigail is most commonly linked to my father is joy.
What is the origin of Abigail?
Abigail is usually described as a Hebrew biblical name.
Is Abigail short for anything?
Abigail is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Abby, Abbey or Gail.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20