Abyssinia
Pronunciation: [ abs-IHN-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Abyssinia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 56 babies have been named Abyssinia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abyssinia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,561 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #30,561
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Abyssinia
Abyssinia is a girl name .
Abyssinia is currently ranked #30,561 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Abyssinia include Aby, Abys, Abysy, Abysie, Abyss, Abyssy, Abyssie, Nia, Niay, Niaie, Inia, and Abie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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