The baby name Abygayl is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-BIG-ayl (/əˈbɪɡeɪl/).
Abygayl is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Abygayl is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-BIG-ayl (/əˈbɪɡeɪl/).
Abygayl is Hebrew in Origin.
Abygayl is a modern respelling of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigail (אביגיל/Avigayil), meaning “my father is joy” or “father’s joy.” In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail is the wise, diplomatic wife of King David in 1 Samuel. The name passed into English via biblical translations and was favored by Puritans in 17th-century England and colonial America, later reviving in popularity in the late 20th century.
As a variant, Abygayl keeps the pronunciation AB-ih-gayl while offering a distinctive look. Diminutives include Abby/Abi and Gail. International forms include Avigail (Hebrew/Israeli), Abigaíl (Spanish), Abigaïl (French), and Abigael (Scandinavian/French). Close spellings are Abigayle, Abbigail, and Abbygail. The meaning centers on joy associated with a father or lineage, lending the name a warm, uplifting tone across cultures.
Abygayl is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 16 recorded uses across 9 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | 0 | #18 | 2 | 960 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
Abygayl is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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