Abdul
Abdul sits comfortably in the UK charts at #177 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Abdul
Abdul is steadily gaining in popularity, up 59 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #146 in 2003, and it currently sits at #152. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Abdul is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abdul in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Abdul
- Abdul Azim Badakhshi — Abdul Azim Badakhshi is an Afghan-Indian former Professional Kickboxer and professional mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete.
- Abdul Jabbar (Tamil Nadu cricketer) — Abdul Jabbar is a former Tamil Nadu cricketer.
- Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalai — Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi al-Salami, commonly known as Abdul-Mahdi al-Karbalai, is a Shia Muslim scholar, best known for being the official representative of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ali Al-Sistani in Iraq.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Abdul
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Abdul
Almost certainly the only Abdul in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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