Abdullahi
Every Abdullahi since 1993 — 1,843 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abdullahi
Abdullahi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,992 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,843 American babies have been named Abdullahi. Its peak came in 2013, when 113 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Abdullahi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abdullahi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #2,992 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,418 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2,575 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,217 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,349 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,094 |
| 2019 | 75 | #1,954 |
| 2018 | 85 | #1,792 |
| 2017 | 86 | #1,780 |
| 2016 | 98 | #1,628 |
| 2015 | 83 | #1,804 |
| 2014 | 103 | #1,551 |
| 2013 | 113 | #1,459 |
| 2012 | 92 | #1,668 |
| 2011 | 87 | #1,703 |
| 2010 | 81 | #1,806 |
| 2009 | 81 | #1,825 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2,374 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,213 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,176 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,114 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,489 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,780 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,372 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,346 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,675 |
| 1995 | 7 | #6,993 |
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Famous people named Abdullahi
- Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed Politician · 1934–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abdullahi in 2025?
Abdullahi ranked #2,992 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abdullahi?
1,843 babies have been named Abdullahi in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abdullahi most popular?
Abdullahi peaked in 2013, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Abdullahi a boy or girl name?
Abdullahi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abdullahi rising or falling?
Abdullahi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abdullahi?
Well-known people named Abdullahi include Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (politician).