Abigail
Meaning: Father's joy; source of joy
Origin: Hebrew — from Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל): avi (my father) + gil (joy)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #132
Total births: 3,869
History: Abigail surged in the 2000s as a biblical name embraced in Australia. The name has a strong, intelligent character. Abigail represents Australian parents choosing names with depth and meaning over trendy sounds.
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| Current rank (2025) | #55 |
| Babies named Abigail in 2025 | 120 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,869 |
| Peak year | 2010 (220 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #24 |
| Years in records | 2002–2025 (24 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 17 spots |
Frequently asked about Abigail
What does the name Abigail mean?
Abigail means “Father's joy; source of joy” from Hebrew — from Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל): avi (my father) + gil (joy) roots.
What is the origin of the name Abigail?
Abigail has Hebrew — from Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל): avi (my father) + gil (joy) origin. The traditional meaning is “Father's joy; source of joy”.
How popular is Abigail in Australia?
Abigail ranked #55 in Australia in 2025 — given to 120 babies that year.
When was Abigail most popular?
Abigail peaked in 2010 with 220 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Abigail a boy or girl name?
Abigail is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Abigails in registered births are female.
Is the name Abigail rising or falling in popularity?
Abigail has fallen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #38 in 2020 to #55 in 2025.
How long has Abigail been recorded in Australia?
Abigail appears in birth records in Australia across 24 years — from 2002 through 2025.