Abdiasis
An Arabic masculine name meaning "servant of Jesus".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Abdiasis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdiasis today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdiasis births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdiasis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Abdiasis with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abdiasis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,045
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Abdiasis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdiasis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abdiasis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdiasis
Abdiasis is a Somali given name derived from the Arabic words "Abd" meaning servant or slave, and "Asis" meaning disobedient or rebellious. The name can be interpreted as "servant of the disobedient one" or "servant of the rebellious one".
The name has its origins in the Horn of Africa region, particularly in Somalia, where it has been used for centuries. It is believed to have been popularized during the spread of Islam in the region, as many Somali names have Arabic roots and Islamic influences.
The earliest recorded use of the name Abdiasis can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. It is possible that the name was used even earlier, but written records from that time are scarce.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Abdiasis was Abdiasis Dualeh, a Somali scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Somali literature and his works, which often explored themes of religion, culture, and social commentary.
Another notable figure with the name Abdiasis was Abdiasis Samatar, a Somali military leader and politician who played a significant role in the resistance against colonial occupation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his bravery and leadership in the fight for Somali independence.
In the 20th century, Abdiasis Ali Abdi was a prominent Somali politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Somalia in the 1960s. He was instrumental in shaping Somalia's foreign policy during the early years of the nation's independence.
Abdiasis Abdullahi was a Somali poet and writer who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. He was celebrated for his contributions to Somali literature and his works, which often explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues.
Abdiasis Abdi Samad was a Somali Islamic scholar and religious leader who lived in the late 20th century. He was known for his teachings on Islamic principles and his efforts to promote education and social development in Somalia.
The name Abdiasis continues to be used in the Somali community today, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical significance, as well as a connection to the region's Islamic heritage and traditions.
People
Abdiasis + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abdiasis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdiasis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdiasis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Abdiasis a common name?
We classify Abdiasis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdiasis most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdiasis was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdiasis is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abdiasis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdiasis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdiasis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Abdiasis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdiasis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abdiasis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Abdiasis?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.