My father is joy
A modern spelling variant of the Hebrew name Abigail. It is derived from the elements 'ab', meaning father, and 'g-y-l', meaning to rejoice or joy. In the Old Testament, Abigail was the wife of King David, known for her intelligence and beauty.
Less common today
Abygayle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,101 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
