My father is joy
A diminutive of Abigail, derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil. It combines 'av' (father) and 'gil' (to rejoice), traditionally interpreted as 'my father is joy' or 'source of joy'.
Less common today
Abbi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,854 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Comedian, actress, and co-creator of Broad City
Aspiring artist and protagonist · Broad City
