"The God, The Divine"
Origin: Arabic
Language: Arabic
Allah
Pronunciation: [ AHL-uh ]
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The supreme Arabic name for the one God
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Meaning & Origin
"contraction of al-ilah, the deity"
Origin: Pre-Islamic Arabic
Language: Arabic
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- Some families avoid using this name directly, preferring compound forms like Abdullah (servant of God)
The Story of Allah
Allah is the Arabic word for God — not merely a god, but the God, derived from the contraction of al-ilah (the deity). The name has roots going back to pre-Islamic Arabia and was used by Arab Christians and Jews as well as Muslims. In Islam, Allah is considered the one and only God, the creator and sustainer of all existence. While using Allah as a personal name directly is rare due to its sacred status, it does appear in some naming contexts, more commonly as part of compound theophoric names like Abdullah (servant of God) or Inayatullah (care of God).
Direct use of Allah as a personal name is uncommon in Muslim communities out of reverence, with parents typically preferring compound forms that include Allah as part of a phrase expressing devotion.
Allah is the supreme name in Islam and holds extraordinary sacred weight across 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide; its use as a personal name carries deep spiritual responsibility and reverence.
Historical Record
Allah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 175 babies have been named Allah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Allah is past its peak , currently ranked #16,299 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The word Allah appears 2,699 times in the Quran
- Arab Christians in many countries also use the word Allah to refer to God in their prayers and scriptures
Allah in Other Languages
Urdu
اللہ
Malay
Allah
Arabic
الله
Persian
الله
Turkish
Allah
Popularity Over Time
#16,299
Current Rank
Rare
Trend
Peaked 1977
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #16,299
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Common Nicknames
Ala
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Middle Names
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Frequently Asked Questions About Allah
What does the name Allah mean?
"The God, The Divine" (from Arabic). "contraction of al-ilah, the deity" (from Pre-Islamic Arabic). Allah is the Arabic word for God — not merely a god, but the God, derived from the contraction of al-ilah (the deity). The name has roots going back to pre-Islamic Arabia and was used by Arab Christians and Jews as well as Muslims. In Islam, Allah is considered the one and only God, the creator and sustainer of all existence. While using Allah as a personal name directly is rare due to its sacred status, it does appear in some naming contexts, more commonly as part of compound theophoric names like Abdullah (servant of God) or Inayatullah (care of God).
What is the origin of the name Allah?
Allah has Arabic, Pre-Islamic Arabic, Muslim, Middle Eastern, and North African origins. In Arabic, it means "The God, The Divine". In Pre-Islamic Arabic, it means "contraction of al-ilah, the deity".
Is Allah a boy or girl name?
Allah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16299. As a girl name, it is ranked #69069. Allah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Allah?
Allah is pronounced AHL-uh.
How popular is the name Allah?
Allah is currently ranked #16299 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Allah?
Common nicknames for Allah include Ala.
What are good middle names for Allah?
Popular middle name pairings include Allah Din, Allah Ud, Allah Rahman, and Allah Karim.
What are good sibling names for Allah?
Names that pair well with Allah as siblings include Abdullah, Abdurrahman, Fatima, and Maryam.
How many syllables does Allah have?
Allah has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Allah a common or rare name?
Allah is an uncommon name, ranked #16299 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Allah?
Related spellings include Allan.
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About the Name Allah
Allah is a boy name with Arabic, Muslim, Middle Eastern, and North African origins . The name means "The God, The Divine" in Arabic .
Is Allah a boy or girl name? Allah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,299 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,069. Allah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Allah is currently ranked #16,299 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Allah has 2 syllables and is pronounced AHL-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Allah include Ala. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Allah include Allan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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