Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Abuk

Abuk is the first woman in the myths of the Dinka people of South Sudan and the Nuer of South Sudan and Ethiopia, who call her Buk or Acol. She is the only well-known female deity of the Dinka. She is also the patron goddess of women as well as gardens. Her emblem or symbols are, a small snake, the moon and sheep. She is the mother of the god of rain and fertility (Denka).

Current Rank
#13,455
Peak Rank
#13,009 (2005)
Total Babies
76
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2005
First Year
2023
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#13009
Peak Rank
76
Total Count
13
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Abuk

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

Abuk is the first woman in the myths of the Dinka people of South Sudan and the Nuer of South Sudan and Ethiopia, who call her Buk or Acol. She is the only well-known female deity of the Dinka. She is also the patron goddess of women as well as gardens. Her emblem or symbols are, a small snake, the moon and sheep. She is the mother of the god of rain and fertility (Denka).

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The Story of Abuk

Abuk first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 7 Abuks were born — ranking #13,009 that year. As of 2026, Abuk ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 76 Abuks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Abuk

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

  • Aback
  • Abac
  • Epoch
  • Lubbock
  • Ebook
  • Apeak
  • Apoc
  • Ubc
  • Obic
  • Ibook
  • Abic
  • Wcw

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abuk

What does the name Abuk mean?
Abuk is the first woman in the myths of the Dinka people of South Sudan and the Nuer of South Sudan and Ethiopia, who call her Buk or Acol. She is the only well-known female deity of the Dinka. She is also the patron goddess of women as well as gardens. Her emblem or symbols are, a small snake, the moon and sheep. She is the mother of the god of rain and fertility (Denka).
How popular is Abuk in 2026?
In 2026, Abuk ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Abuk most popular?
Abuk reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #13,009 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Abuk a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Abuk is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Abuk?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abuk include Inia, Neeve, Anjum. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Abuk

Abuk is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 76 births in the dataset. Abuk's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #13,009. Use the chart and map above to compare Abuk'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.