My father
Abia is a variant of the Hebrew name Abijah, which appears in the Old Testament for both men and women. It signifies a deep spiritual connection, translating to 'Yahweh is my father.' While rare in the United States, it offers a melodic alternative to more common biblical names.
Less common today
Abia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,275 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the biblical narrative and historical genealogies · The Bible
