Abigiya vs David

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

Similar Names

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abigiya Rank #24,535
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 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

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigiya

Biruk Dawit Helina Meron Naomi

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigiya or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Abigiya at #24535 in the United States.

What do Abigiya and David mean?

Abigiya means "my father's joy, cause of joy" (Hebrew via Amharic origin). David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abigiya and David boy or girl names?

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

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