Abigael
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Abigael first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 5 babies have been named Abigael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abigael is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,814 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,814
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Abigael is also used as a girl name, ranked #3918.
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About the Name Abigael
Abigael is a boy name .
Is Abigael a boy or girl name? Abigael is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,814 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,918. Abigael is more commonly used as a girl name.
Abigael is currently ranked #27,814 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Abigael include Abi, Abig, Abigy, Abigie, Ael, Aely, Aelie, Aby, Abie, and Abikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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