Girl · #12,462 in 2026

Abha

Name: Popularity of the name Abha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Abha is the capital of Asir Province in Saudi Arabia. It is situated 2,270 metres above sea level in the fertile Asir Mountains of south-western Saudi Arabia, near Asir National Park. Abha's mild climate makes it a popular tourist destination for Saudis. Saudis also call the city the Bride of Mountain due to its position above the sea.

Hindi

Current Rank

#12,462

Peak Rank

#10,109 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2018

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#10109

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

Hindi

Origin & history

Map of Arabia in 600 AD Abha was the capital city for the Prince of Asir Ibn Ayde under the authority of the Ottoman Empire until World War I . In 1918, the Prince of Asir, Yahya bin Hasun Al Ayde, grandson of Ibn Ayed, returned to his family throne conquered in Abha with complete independence. In 1920, Asir was conquered by the Ikhwan tribesmen of Nejd loyal to Ibn Saud during the Unification of Saudi Arabia . Abha has many historic places such as forts and other locations, thanks to the region's cultural heritage. Bani Shehr, Bani Amr, Bal-Ahmar, Bal-Asmar, Bal-Qarn, Shumran and some others

The Story of Abha

The earliest SSA record of Abha as a baby girl name dates back to 1980, when 7 babies received it. 2016 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Abha — #10,109 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 56% of all recorded Abhas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2018 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 57 Abhas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Abha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Abhi
Abiah
Abre
Subha
Aboa
Upta
Abou
Ahoy
Abot
Ibra
Abee
Abreu

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abha

What does the name Abha mean?

What is the origin of the name Abha?

Abha has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Hindi.

How popular is Abha in 2026?

In 2026, Abha ranks #12,462 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Abha most popular?

Abha reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #10,109 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Abha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Abha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abha include Necha, Jaalah, Mayim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abha

Abha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 57 births in the dataset. Abha's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #10,109. Use the chart and map above to compare Abha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.