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The baby name Abbi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæbi/ (AB-bee).

Abbi is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈæbi/ (AB-bee)

What is the meaning of the name Abbi ?

The baby name Abbi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæbi/ (AB-bee).

Abbi is Hebrew in Origin.

Abbi is a modern short form and independent spelling of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil: avi "father" + gil/gilah "joy," yielding "my father is joy." The name came into English through the Old Testament story of Abigail, the wise wife of Nabal who later married King David. Abigail flourished in Puritan England and America, and informal pet forms like Abby and Abbie appeared in wider use by the 18th-19th centuries.

Abbi is a streamlined contemporary variant alongside Abby, Abbie, Abbey, and Abi; related forms include Abigail, Avigail (Hebrew), and Abigael (Scandinavian/French). The spelling Abbi has seen independent use since the late 20th century, prized for its bright, friendly sound while preserving the traditional meaning. Predominantly feminine across English-speaking countries, it can also serve as a nickname for Arabella or other A-names, though most bearers trace it back to Abigail.

Abbi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Abbi

Abbi Jacobson Actor · Born 1984 · United States Abbi Jacobson is an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and illustrator best known for co-creating and starring in Broad City with Ilana Glazer. She helped turn the original Broad City web series into a hit Comedy Central show that ran from 2014 to 2019.

Abbi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2020 #1 882
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JM Girls 0 #243 17 7,507
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
Canada Girls 2012 #308 5 2,864
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
GT Girls 0 #534 8 7,500
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CR Girls 0 #566 8 11,342
AR Girls 0 #578 22 8,289
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
OM Boys 0 #870 12 17,948
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
IN Boys 0 #987 15 16,750
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,002 9 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,077 16 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,081 31 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,086 98 17,781
MA 0 #1,110 19 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,125 17 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
DZ 0 #1,160 17 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,453 19 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,586 29 28,008

Abbi is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
Ireland
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Abbi

Abbi is predominantly a girl's name.
Abbi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæbi/ (AB-bee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Abby, Abbie, Abi and Abbey.
Across languages, Abbi has these equivalents: Abigail (full form), Avigail (Hebrew).
Yes, very popular — Abbi ranked #1 in Ireland in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Abbi ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2020).
Abbi's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2010 to #1 in 2020 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Abbi are in our database, including Abbi Jacobson (Actor).