Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Abigail
Abigail is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Father's joy". It currently sits in the Top 1000 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Abigail often also consider Abraham.
Abigail meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Father's joy
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Abigail to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Abigail as A·B·I·G·A·I·L, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Abigail is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Abigail variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Abigaila, Abigaile, Abigaily, Abigai.
- Nicknames: Abig and A.
- Middle names: Pair Abigail with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Abigail middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Abraham, Abbie, Abbey, April, Abdiel — full picks on the sibling names for Abigail guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Abigail? Browse our names like Abigail guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Abigail
What does the name Abigail mean?
Abigail means "Father's joy" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Abigail?
Abigail originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Abigail?
Abigail has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Abigail a boy's or girl's name?
Abigail is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Abigail in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Abigail sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Abigail?
Names that share Abigail's sound and style include Abraham, Abbie, Abbey, April, Abdiel.
What middle names pair well with Abigail?
Good middle-name fits for Abigail pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Abigail is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Abigail is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Abigail?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Abigail share its rhythm without rhyming — Abraham, Abbie, Abbey all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.