Abdirisaq
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant of the Provider".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Abdirisaq. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abdirisaq today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abdirisaq births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abdirisaq. 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 Abdirisaq with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abdirisaq. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2013 SSA rank
#10,736
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Abdirisaq: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdirisaq 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 Abdirisaq during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abdirisaq
The given name Abdirisaq has its origins in the Somali language, spoken predominantly in the Horn of Africa region. It is a compound name formed by combining the Arabic components 'Abdi' and 'Risaq'. The prefix 'Abdi' is derived from the Arabic word 'Abd', which means 'servant' or 'slave'. It is commonly used in Arabic names to denote servitude or devotion to God. The second part, 'Risaq', is believed to come from the Arabic word 'Rizq', meaning 'sustenance' or 'provision'.
Abdirisaq is an ancient name that has been in use for centuries within Somali culture and society. Its earliest recorded appearances can be traced back to medieval Islamic texts and genealogical records from the region. The name's religious connotations and associations with divine provision have made it a popular choice among Muslim Somali families.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Abdirisaq was a 13th-century Somali scholar and poet, Abdirisaq Isma'il Jabarti. He was renowned for his contributions to Somali literature and his works on Islamic theology. Another notable figure was Abdirisaq Suldaan Guure, a 16th-century Somali ruler who governed over a significant portion of the Horn of Africa region.
In the 18th century, Abdirisaq Ali Salihiyah was a prominent Somali religious leader and Sufi scholar. He played a crucial role in the spread of Islam and the establishment of Islamic educational institutions in the region. During the 19th century, Abdirisaq Ismaan Samatar was a respected Somali poet and oral historian, renowned for his poetic compositions and preservation of traditional Somali culture.
Abdirisaq Khalif Hirsi, born in the late 19th century, was a notable Somali warrior and military leader. He played a significant role in the resistance against colonial occupation in the Horn of Africa region. Another important figure was Abdirisaq Aadan Cismaan, a 20th-century Somali politician and statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of the Somali Republic in the 1960s.
These examples illustrate the long-standing presence and significance of the name Abdirisaq within Somali culture and history. Its deep-rooted religious and cultural meanings have contributed to its enduring popularity across generations.
People
Abdirisaq + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abdirisaq: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abdirisaq?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abdirisaq 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Abdirisaq a common name?
We classify Abdirisaq as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abdirisaq most popular?
The single biggest year for Abdirisaq was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abdirisaq is about 14 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 Abdirisaq in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abdirisaq a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abdirisaq 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 Abdirisaq still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abdirisaq 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 Abdirisaq 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 share the name Abdirisaq?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.