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Abby

female

Meaning

"My Father Is Joy"

Common diminutive of Abigail, a Hebrew biblical name traditionally interpreted as expressing paternal joy or delight.

Biblical

Popularity History of Abby

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#626Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#626

Abby was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-2

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Abby Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Abby

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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