Abel
Pronunciation: [ AYB-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Abel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 156 babies have been named Abel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,274 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,274
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Abel is also used as a boy name, ranked #220.
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American creative origin
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About the Name Abel
Abel is a girl name .
Is Abel a boy or girl name? Abel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,274 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #220. Abel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Abel is currently ranked #16,274 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Abel include Abeeha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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