UK boy's name
Abdulahi
Servant of the Most High, an Arabic name of Muslim origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdulahi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulahi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 27 births.
This profile covers 296 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1997 to 2021. 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 11% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 294 living people in the UK are called Abdulahi. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdulahi ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 27 boys were registered as Abdulahi.
- • About 294 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulahi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
27 births
Estimated living
294
2026
Meaning
What does Abdulahi mean?
The name Abdulahi has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a composite name formed by combining the words 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Al-Lah' meaning 'God'. Thus, the name Abdulahi translates to 'servant of God' or 'servant of Allah'.
This name finds its roots in the Islamic tradition, where it is common to give names that express devotion and submission to the divine. The name Abdulahi is popular among Muslim populations across the Middle East, North Africa, and other regions with significant Islamic presence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdulahi can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. For example, Abdulahi ibn Battuta, a renowned Moroccan explorer and traveler from the 14th century, is widely regarded as one of the greatest travelers in history.
Another notable figure bearing this name is Abdulahi al-Murtada, an influential Yemeni scholar and poet from the 10th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and Arabic literature.
In more recent times, Abdulahi Yusuf Ahmed served as the second President of Somalia from 2004 to 2008. He played a crucial role in the country's efforts towards peace and stability during a tumultuous period.
Abdulahi Osman Ali, born in 1934, was a prominent Somali politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Somalia from 1967 to 1969.
Abdulahi Isse Musse, born in 1921, was a Somali writer, poet, and playwright who made significant contributions to the development of Somali literature and culture.
It is worth noting that while the name Abdulahi has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the global reach and influence of the Islamic faith.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdulahi over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdulahi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdulahi, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 27 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdulahi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulahi 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 | #4699 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2501 | 91 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1149 | 183 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2146 | 16 | 3 |
Related
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- 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
Abdulahi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdulahi in the UK right now?
In 2021, Abdulahi was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdulahi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 27 babies registered as Abdulahi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdulahi?
Servant of the Most High, an Arabic name of Muslim origin.
How many people are called Abdulahi in the UK?
A total of 296 babies have been registered as Abdulahi across the 25 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.