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UK boy's name

Abdisamad

A masculine name of Somali origin meaning "servant of the eternal".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Abdisamad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdisamad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.

This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2004 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Abdisamad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Abdisamad ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 boys were registered as Abdisamad.
  • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdisamad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

5 births

Estimated living

27

2026

Meaning

What does Abdisamad mean?

The name Abdisamad is of Somali origin and is derived from the Arabic language. It is a combination of two words, "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Samad" which is one of the names of Allah in Islamic tradition, meaning "The Eternal" or "The Everlasting One." The name can be translated to "Servant of the Everlasting One."

The earliest recorded use of the name Abdisamad dates back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It became popular among the Muslim communities in the Horn of Africa region, particularly in Somalia, where the name has its roots.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Abdisamad was Abdisamad al-Somali, a renowned 12th-century Somali Islamic scholar and philosopher. He was born in the coastal city of Mogadishu and made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

Another notable figure was Abdisamad Ali Shire, a Somali politician and diplomat who served as the first Foreign Minister of Somalia from 1960 to 1964, following the country's independence. He played a crucial role in establishing Somalia's diplomatic relations with other nations.

In the realm of literature, Abdisamad Sheikh Abdurahman Saleebaan was a prominent Somali poet and writer born in the late 19th century. His works celebrated Somali culture and traditions, and he is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Somali poetry.

Abdisamad Mohamoud Adan, born in 1957, is a Somali academic and politician who served as the President of Puntland, a semi-autonomous region in northeastern Somalia, from 2009 to 2014. He played a significant role in promoting peace and stability in the region.

Abdisamad Adan Mohamoud, born in 1965, is a Somali businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Adan Group, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including telecommunications, banking, and real estate. He is also known for his philanthropic initiatives aimed at improving education and healthcare in Somalia.

While the name Abdisamad has its roots in the Somali and Arabic cultures, it has gained popularity among Muslim communities worldwide, particularly those with ties to the Horn of Africa region. Its meaning and historical significance continue to resonate with those who value their cultural and religious heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Abdisamad over time

The chart below shows babies named Abdisamad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Abdisamad, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Abdisamad
01345200420132023

Decades

Abdisamad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdisamad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4991 3 1
2010s #4335 7 2
2000s #3209 17 4

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FAQ

Abdisamad: questions and answers

How popular is the name Abdisamad in the UK right now?

In 2023, Abdisamad was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Abdisamad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Abdisamad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Abdisamad?

A masculine name of Somali origin meaning "servant of the eternal".

How many people are called Abdisamad in the UK?

A total of 27 babies have been registered as Abdisamad across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.