My father's joy
A rare variant of the Hebrew name Abigail. It is derived from the Hebrew elements 'ab', meaning father, and 'gail', meaning joy or to rejoice. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wife of King David, known for her wisdom and beauty.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Abigial in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
