Abduljalil
Servant or worshipper of the Sublime.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Abduljalil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abduljalil today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abduljalil births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abduljalil. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Abduljalil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,566
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Abduljalil: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abduljalil 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 Abduljalil 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abduljalil
The name Abduljalil has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots that can be traced back to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic words "Abdul," meaning "servant," and "Jalil," one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, signifying "the Majestic" or "the Sublime."
In the early days of Islam, the name Abduljalil was likely given to children as a way of expressing reverence and devotion to Allah. It reflects the belief that human beings are servants of the Divine, and that Allah's majesty and greatness are deserving of the highest respect and veneration.
The name Abduljalil appears in various historical records and texts from the Islamic world, including literary works, biographies, and genealogical records. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Abduljalil al-Qazwini, a renowned Persian scholar and scientist who lived in the 13th century CE (1203-1283). He is known for his contributions to the fields of geography, astronomy, and natural sciences.
Another notable figure bearing the name Abduljalil was Abduljalil Sayyid Naqshbandi, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from India who lived in the 16th century CE (1497-1572). He is revered for his teachings on the Naqshbandi Sufi order and is buried in Srinagar, Kashmir.
In the 19th century, Abduljalil Pasha was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1878 to 1879. He played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire during the Tanzimat period.
Abduljalil Shihab, an Indonesian writer and poet, was born in 1909 and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Indonesian literature. His works, including poetry and short stories, explored themes of social justice and national identity.
More recently, Abduljalil Ayed was a Tunisian politician and human rights activist who served as the first Secretary-General of the Arab Institute for Human Rights from 1989 to 2000. He was instrumental in promoting human rights and democracy in the Arab world.
While the name Abduljalil has its roots in the Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries over time and has been adopted by people of various backgrounds and beliefs. The name continues to be bestowed upon children, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Abduljalil + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abduljalil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abduljalil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abduljalil 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Abduljalil a common name?
We classify Abduljalil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abduljalil most popular?
The single biggest year for Abduljalil was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abduljalil 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 Abduljalil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abduljalil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abduljalil 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 Abduljalil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abduljalil 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 Abduljalil 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 Abduljalil?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.