Abbey is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning “Father's joy (diminutive of Abigail).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Abb, Abby. As of 2026, Abbey ranks #928 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #368 in 1999.
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AB-ee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #928 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Abbey means “Father's joy (diminutive of Abigail).” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Abbey is pronounced AB-ee.
Abbey is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Abbey currently ranks #928 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Abbey include Abb, Abby.
Middle names that pair well with Abbey include Abbey Rose, Abbey Grace, Abbey Marie, Abbey Jane.
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