Servant of Allah
A common Somali and West African variant of the Arabic name Abdullah. It is a theophoric name combining 'abd' (servant) with 'Allah' (God), signifying devotion and humility.
Less common today
Abdullahi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,466 in 2013.
Renowned Islamic scholar and human rights professor
Former President of Somalia
Former Nigerian Minister of Justice
First Prime Minister of Italian Somalia
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
