Zabdi
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "gift, endowment from God".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Zabdi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 81.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Zabdi today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zabdi births was 2008 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zabdi. 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.
People living today
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2008
17 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,999
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Zabdi
Zabdi leans heavily female at 81.6% of total registrations, but 33 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Zabdi as a male name
- Ranked #13,999 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2008 (6 births)
Zabdi as a female name
- Ranked #17,582 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (16 births)
Popularity
Zabdi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zabdi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 89 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zabdi 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 Zabdi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zabdis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zabdi
The name Zabdi is of Hebrew origin and can be traced back to ancient Semitic roots. It is believed to have originated during the biblical period, sometime around the 6th century BCE or earlier. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "zevadyah," which means "gift of God" or "endowment of the Lord."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zabdi can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Zabdi was the name of a Benjamite, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:19. Additionally, Zabdi was the name of a son of Asaph, a Levite and one of the principal musicians in the service of the Tabernacle (Nehemiah 11:17).
In ancient times, the name Zabdi was primarily used by the Israelites and other Semitic peoples in the Middle East. It was not uncommon for names with religious connotations, such as "gift of God," to be given to children during this period.
One notable figure in history with the name Zabdi was Zabdi ben Levi, a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Spain during the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the field of Jewish philosophy and is best known for his work "Sefer Ha-Mishkalim" (Book of Weights), a treatise on logic and metaphysics.
Another individual with the name Zabdi was Zabdi Acolah, a Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Italy during the 16th century. He was a prolific writer and is known for his contributions to Hebrew literature, particularly his poetic works.
In the 17th century, there was a Zabdi ben Jacob, a Jewish scholar and commentator who lived in Poland. He is best known for his commentary on the Mishnah, a central text of the Jewish oral tradition.
During the 19th century, Zabdi Hirsch Bacher was a notable German-Jewish scholar and Semitic linguist. He made significant contributions to the study of Hebrew and other Semitic languages, and his works were widely influential in the field of Semitic philology.
Another individual with the name Zabdi was Zabdi Khan, a military commander and nobleman who lived in India during the 18th century. He served under the Mughal Empire and was known for his military prowess and leadership skills.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Zabdi. While the name may have originated in ancient times, it has continued to be used by various cultures and communities over the centuries, carrying with it the rich history and meaning associated with its Semitic origins.
People
Zabdi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zabdi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zabdi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zabdi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zabdi 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 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Zabdi a common name?
We classify Zabdi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 179 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zabdi most popular?
The single biggest year for Zabdi was 2008, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zabdi is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zabdi a female name?
Yes, 81.6% of people registered as Zabdi in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.