How Many People Are Named Aba?

Complete statistics for the name Aba: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aba
Very Rare
Ethiopian

Aba is a rare female name, with only 31 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 10,547,448 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half of its bearers under 30.

~283
Living in US
1 in 1,171,199
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Ethiopian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and stability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

81,748
Worldwide Bearers
#12,147
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
38,260
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8,514
🇬🇭 Ghana
7,248
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
3,288
🇮🇳 India
3,060
🇲🇱 Mali
2,320
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,158
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,060
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,586
🇸🇳 Senegal
1,221

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (16%)
♀ Female
26 (84%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
20
Would be under 30 (63%)
12
Would be 30–60 (38%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 32 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
34
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aba Through the Generations

Aba has seen a steady presence in the United States since the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1978 with six births. Today, the name remains relatively stable, with most of its bearers falling within the 20-60 age range. The majority of people named Aba are under 30, indicating a name that's embraced by younger generations.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aba's Ethiopian roots

📄 About the Name Aba

How Many People Have the Name Aba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 283 people in the United States currently share the name Aba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,171,199 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aba a Common or Rare Name?

Aba is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aba Mean?

Aba means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Ethiopian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aba in SSA data, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.

When Was Aba Most Popular?

The name Aba reached peak popularity in 1978, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aba?

Approximately 283 people named Aba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 283. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,171,199 Americans.

Is Aba a rare name?

Aba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,171,199 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aba mean?

Aba means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Ethiopian origins.

Is Aba more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 16% of people named Aba are male and 84% are female.

When was Aba most popular?

Aba peaked in 1978 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US283
All-Time Births283
1 in X1 in 1,171,199
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1978
World Rank#12,147
Male %16%
Female %84%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.