Will my child share the name Abdi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Abdi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abdi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abdi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abdi is declining: down 998 places since 2015, to #4,002 in 2022. It peaked at #722 in 2002.

Is Abdi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abdi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Abdi a popular baby name in the United States?

Abdi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Abdi

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Abdi is a distinctive choice, ranked #4002 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Abdi in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4002

About the Name Abdi

Abdi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1544 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #722 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Abdi is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abdi in their class.