The name Abba is a girl's name of African, Ghanaian origin meaning "born on Thursday; born on Tuesday".

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Deriving from either Abena, which is the traditional name for Tuesday-born daughters, or as a variation of Aba, meaning "born on Thursday", this is a name of African origin with a concise but energetic sound. Not to be confused with the Swedish pop group or the Hebrew name or title meaning "Father", Abba appeared in the US charts for girls for the first time in nearly a century in 2023, though it did not reappear the following year. 

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The name Abba peaked for girls at #4434 in 1924. Abba is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Abba is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "father".

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Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel. 

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The name Abba peaked for boys at #7228 in 2024. The name is most popular in ABBA and ABBA. Abba is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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