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Aba vs Spike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aba

Boy #30,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Thursday"

Origin: Akan / Fante

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Fante

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,013
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Spike

Boy #30,390 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Sharp point, nail"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,390
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aba Rank #30,013
Spike Rank #30,390

Aba is more popular, ranked #30013 vs #30390 for Spike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aba or Spike more popular?

Aba is more popular, ranked #30013 compared to Spike at #30390 in the United States.

What do Aba and Spike mean?

Aba means "born on Thursday" (Akan / Fante origin). Spike means "Sharp point, nail" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Aba and Spike boy or girl names?

Aba is primarily a boy name. Spike is primarily a boy name.

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