Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: My Father is Light, Father in Rejoicing, Father
Pronunciation: AB-ee, /ˈæbi/, AE B IY
Popularity Rank: #2,330
Originally a diminutive of Abigail, Abby means 'my father is joyful' or 'father's joy'. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries.
The name Abby is of English origin and means My Father is Light, Father in Rejoicing, Father. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Abby is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Malaysia, and 85 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AB-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæbi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE B IY
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Abby is recorded 28,382 times globally, ranking it as the 2,330th most common name worldwide.
Abby is most prevalent in United States of America, with 13,282 occurrences, making it the 427th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Abby is found among 1 in every 136 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #427 | 1 : 136 |
| United Kingdom | #462 | 1 : 151 |
| Malaysia | #759 | 1 : 1,134 |
| Mexico | #1,183 | 1 : 739 |
| Hong Kong | #412 | 1 : 452 |
| South Africa | #2,179 | 1 : 2,689 |
| Canada | #669 | 1 : 433 |
| China | #147 | 1 : 251 |
| Philippines | #324 | 1 : 644 |
| Singapore | #1,011 | 1 : 1,578 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Abby from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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