UK boy's name
Abduallah
Servant of God, from Arabic.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abduallah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abduallah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2014. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Abduallah. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abduallah ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Abduallah.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abduallah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Abduallah mean?
The name Abduallah has its origins in Arabic language and culture. It is a combination of two words, 'Abd' meaning 'servant' or 'slave', and 'Allah' referring to God or the supreme deity in Islam. The literal translation of Abduallah is 'servant of Allah' or 'slave of God'.
The name has been in use since the early days of Islam, with its roots traced back to the 7th century AD. It was a common practice among Muslims to name their children names that reflected their religious beliefs and devotion to Allah. The name Abduallah was often given to boys as a way of expressing gratitude and submission to God.
In Islamic history, the name Abduallah has been associated with several prominent figures. One of the most notable is Abdullah ibn Abbas, who lived from 619 to 687 AD. He was a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and is renowned for his expertise in interpreting the Quran and Islamic jurisprudence.
Another significant figure bearing the name Abduallah is Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr, who lived from 624 to 692 AD. He was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and played a crucial role in the early Islamic caliphate. He is remembered for his leadership during the Second Islamic Civil War and his efforts to establish an independent caliphate in Mecca.
The name Abduallah also appears in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, one of the most influential Islamic dynasties that ruled from 750 to 1258 AD. Several Abbasid caliphs bore the name, including Abduallah al-Ma'mun (786-833 AD), known for his patronage of scholarship and scientific advancements during his reign.
In more recent history, Abduallah has been the name of several prominent figures, such as Abduallah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1924-2015), the former King of Saudi Arabia, and Abduallah Öcalan (born 1949), the founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Turkey.
Beyond the Islamic world, the name Abduallah has also found its way into other cultures and languages. For instance, in South Asia, variations of the name, such as Abdulla or Abdullah, are commonly used among Muslims.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abduallah over time
The chart below shows babies named Abduallah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abduallah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abduallah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abduallah 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 | #4655 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Abduallah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abduallah in the UK right now?
In 2014, Abduallah was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abduallah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Abduallah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abduallah?
Servant of God, from Arabic.
How many people are called Abduallah in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Abduallah across the 2 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.