Ab, of Hebrew origin, means 'father' or 'noble'. It's a name that's been used throughout history and across cultures. In the Bible, it's the first letter of the alphabet in Hebrew, serving as a symbol of creation and beginning.
The name Ab has seen a notable increase in popularity from the late 20th century onwards, with a significant jump in births recorded between 2000 and 2007, peaking at 41 births in 2007. However, it has since declined, with only 6 or 7 births recorded annually from 2013 to 2021. Overall, there have been a total of 375 births with the name Ab since 1880.