Find out how popular the first name Abijah has been for the last 47 years (from 1977 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abijah by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Abijah is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 83% of people named Abijah being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 5 female babies born with the name Abijah.

The history of the first name Abijah

The given name Abijah has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew words "Av" meaning "father" and "Yah" which is a shortened form of the name of God, YHWH. The name can be translated to mean "my father is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my father."

Abijah is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Books of Chronicles and Kings. It was the name of several prominent figures in ancient Israel, including a king of Judah. Abijah reigned for three years in the late 10th century BCE, succeeding his father Rehoboam as the ruler of the Kingdom of Judah.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abijah dates back to the 9th century BCE. It was the name of a priest mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah, who was among those who signed a covenant with God during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Abijah. In the 17th century, Abijah Savages was an English minister and author who wrote extensively on theological subjects. He was born in 1619 and died in 1672.

In the 18th century, Abijah Ingraham was an American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1734 and died in 1805.

Abijah Cheever was an American educator and author who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was born in 1667 and died in 1708. Cheever was known for his popular textbook, "Accidence: A Short Introduction to the Latin Tongue."

Abijah Bigelow was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. He was born in 1775 and died in 1860.

In the 19th century, Abijah Gilbert was an American manufacturer and inventor who patented several inventions related to the manufacturing of cotton and wool. He was born in 1806 and died in 1881.

Data source

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