UK boy's name
Abdulah
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant of the God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdulah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 6 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Abdulah. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdulah ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 6 boys were registered as Abdulah.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3987
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
6 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulah mean?
The given name Abdulah has its origins in the Arabic language. It is a combination of two words, "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Allah" referring to God in the Islamic faith. The name essentially translates to "Servant of God" or "Servant of Allah."
The name Abdulah is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad. It is believed that the name gained significance and popularity among Muslims as a way to express devotion and submission to Allah.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdulah can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. Several verses in the Quran mention individuals with the name Abdulah, further solidifying its importance in Islamic culture.
Throughout history, there have been numerous notable figures who bore the name Abdulah. One of the most prominent was Abdullah ibn Abbas (619 CE - 687 CE), a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected scholar of Islamic teachings. He is known for his extensive knowledge of the Quran and his contributions to the interpretation of its verses.
Another influential figure was Abdullah ibn Masud (594 CE - 653 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned narrator of hadith (sayings and traditions of the Prophet). He played a significant role in the compilation and preservation of Islamic teachings.
In the 8th century CE, Abdullah ibn al-Muqaffa (720 CE - 757 CE) was a renowned writer, translator, and scholar who contributed to the translation of many Persian literary works into Arabic. His works had a profound impact on the development of Arabic literature and philosophy.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, Abdullah al-Mamun (786 CE - 833 CE) was a renowned caliph known for his patronage of science, philosophy, and education. He established the House of Wisdom, a renowned center of learning that attracted scholars from various parts of the world.
In more recent history, Abdullah Yusuf Ali (1872 CE - 1953 CE) was a British-Indian Muslim scholar and translator who produced one of the most widely accepted English translations of the Quran. His work played a significant role in introducing Islam to English-speaking audiences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulah over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdulah, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulah 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 | #3987 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3202 | 19 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2874 | 9 | 3 |
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FAQ
Abdulah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulah in the UK right now?
In 2012, Abdulah was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Abdulah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 6 babies registered as Abdulah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulah?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant of the God".
How many people are called Abdulah in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Abdulah across the 8 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.