Abdoulaye is a male given name of West African origin, particularly common among the Wolof ethnic group in Senegal and The Gambia. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the Arabic language.
In Arabic, 'Abd' means "servant" or "slave," while '-ullah' signifies "of Allah" or "of God." Thus, Abdoulaye could be interpreted as meaning "Servant of God" or "Slave of God." This name is often given to children in Muslim families as a tribute to their religious faith.
The name Abdoulaye has been prominent among the Wolof people for generations. It was the name of prominent historical figures such as Abdoulaye Ly, a Senegalese independence leader and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against French colonial rule.
Despite its historic usage, Abdoulaye remains popular today, often used by families seeking to honor their faith or cultural heritage. It is typically spelled Abdoulaye in French-speaking regions and Abdoulie in English-speaking areas. However, both spellings refer to the same name and meaning.
The statistics show that the name Abdoulie has been given to babies in the United States for at least three decades. The earliest recorded birth with this name was in 1994, with a total of seven births that year. There were no recorded births of this name in the years between 1995 and 2001, but it began to appear again in 2001 with eight births.
The number of births with the name Abdoulie has varied over time, ranging from five to fifteen births per year. The highest number of births recorded was in 2004, with fifteen newborns named Abdoulie. However, there have been years with only a few births or even none at all.
More recently, the name Abdoulie has continued to be used, with ten births recorded in 2017 and five in 2023. Overall, since 1994, there have been a total of 125 babies named Abdoulie born in the United States.