UK boy's name
Abdu
Servant, worshiper of Allah in the Arabic language.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdu is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdu popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 25 living people in the UK are called Abdu. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdu ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 boys were registered as Abdu.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdu as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Abdu mean?
The name Abdu has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "Abd," which means "servant" or "slave." The name is often combined with another word, such as "Allah" or the name of a deity, to form a compound name like "Abdallah" (servant of Allah) or "Abdu'r-Rahman" (servant of the Most Merciful).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdu can be found in the Quran, the sacred text of Islam. The Quran mentions several individuals with names that begin with "Abd," such as Abdullah ibn Masud, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and an authority on the interpretation of the Quran.
In early Islamic history, the name Abdu was commonly used by Arabs and Muslims, reflecting the religious and cultural significance of the name. One of the most famous historical figures with the name Abdu is Abdu'r-Rahman I, the founder of the Umayyad dynasty in Spain, who reigned from 756 to 788 CE.
Another notable figure is Abdu'l-Qadir al-Jilani, a renowned Sunni Muslim scholar and Sufi mystic who lived from 1077 to 1166 CE. He was widely respected for his teachings and is considered a spiritual guide by many Sufis.
In the realm of literature, Abdu'l-Malik bin Marwan was an Umayyad caliph who ruled from 685 to 705 CE. He is credited with introducing Arabic as the official language of the Islamic empire and promoting the development of Arabic literature.
Abdu'l-Ahad Dawlatzahi, born in 1853 and died in 1920, was a prominent Iranian poet and writer who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of Iran during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Abdu'l-Baha, born in 1844 and died in 1921, was the son of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith. He played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of the Baha'i Faith and is revered as a central figure in the religion.
While the name Abdu has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended linguistic and religious boundaries and is now used by people of various backgrounds and cultures around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdu over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdu registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdu, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdu by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4263 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4139 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2020 | 5 | 1 |
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- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abdu: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdu in the UK right now?
In 2016, Abdu was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdu most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Abdu in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdu?
Servant, worshiper of Allah in the Arabic language.
How many people are called Abdu in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Abdu 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.