Total births
494
Boys' name · since 1996
Abdulahi
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 494 babies named Abdulahi, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11500
- among boys today
- 494
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Abdulahi currently ranks #11500 among boys' names in America, with 494 babies recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Abdulahi recorded 494 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #11500 nationally today, ahead of 20% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2024.
- #11500 among boys today
- 494 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 20% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Abdulahi is currently the #11500 boys' name in America, more common than 20% of boys - 494 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11500
- among boys today
- 494
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Abdulahi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11500
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 20% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Abdulahi was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
33 babies were named Abdulahi in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Abdulahi compares
494 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Abdulahi's all-time total is 35% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Abdulahi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 494 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Abdulahi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Abdulahi splits its recorded history at 2010: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Abdulahi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#11,500
Active since
1996
Abdulahi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2024
- Peak year (2012)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Abdulahi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Abdulahi's strongest decade.
240 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Abdulahi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
- 2000s
2000s
182 births
- 2010s
2010s
240 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 240 births (49% of all-time use).
Abdulahi by state
Where Abdulahi concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 182 | 36.8% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 15 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Washington | | 12 | 2.4% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
Minnesota share of Abdulahi's total US births 36.8%
Even split
182 of 494 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abdulahi? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 494 babies named Abdulahi. Today it holds rank #11500 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 33 births.
When was Abdulahi most popular? ▼
Abdulahi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 240 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Abdulahi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abdulahi are Minnesota (182 births), Ohio (15 births), Washington (12 births).
How long has the name Abdulahi been used? ▼
Abdulahi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 29 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Abdulahi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abdullah, Abdiel, Abdul, Abdulrahman, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Abdulahi's data
- Abdulahi's decade-level peak was the 2010s (240 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Abdulahis (182 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Abdulahi
Nearby Names Like Abdulahi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abdulahi
Abdullah Boy
#784 9,383 births
Abdiel Boy
#678 7,715 births
Abdul Boy
#1823 6,528 births
Abdulrahman Boy
#1717 2,947 births
Abdirahman Boy
#2702 2,175 births
Compare Abdulahi side by side: Abdulahi vs Abdullah Abdulahi vs Abdiel Abdulahi vs Abdul
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Abdulahi
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Abdulahi: #11500 Boys' Name - 494 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abdulahi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Abdulahi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.