Abdias is of Hebrew origin and means "servant of God." It is derived from the elements 'abh-diy' which translate to "servant" and "God." In the Old Testament, Abdias was a prophet who wrote one of the shortest books in the Bible, the Book of Obadiah. The name has been popular among Christians throughout history but remains relatively rare today. It is often spelled Abdias or Abdijah, with some variations including Avdiy and Avdie.
The name Abdias experienced a notable increase in popularity over time, with consistent growth from the late 90s until peaking in 2022 with 42 births. The lowest point was in 1975 with only 7 births. The total number of births since 1975 is 831.