Abigiya vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigiya

Girl #24,535 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my father's joy, cause of joy"

Origin: Hebrew via Amharic

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Amharic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,535
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Giya, Abi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abigiya Rank #24,535
Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #24535 for Abigiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigiya ___

  • Abigiya Selam
  • Abigiya Tigist
  • Abigiya Mekdes
  • Abigiya Bereket
  • Abigiya Hiwot

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigiya

Biruk Dawit Helina Meron Naomi

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigiya or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Abigiya at #24535 in the United States.

What do Abigiya and Arthur mean?

Abigiya means "my father's joy, cause of joy" (Hebrew via Amharic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Abigiya and Arthur boy or girl names?

Abigiya is primarily a girl name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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