In Kazakhstan, 18,961 people are registered with the name Abai, nine of whom are women. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The Bureau of National Statistics shared unusual statistics for Abai Day, celebrated on August 10. In total, 18,961 people in the country are registered with the name Abai. It is most common among residents of Astana, where 2,186 Abais live. In the Turkistan region, there are 2,008 people with this name, and in Almaty, 1,740.
The oldest Abai was born in 1932
The oldest Abai in Kazakhstan was born in 1932. The most numerous age group is 30 to 34 years old, comprising 3,267 people.
The name remains popular among young parents
Moreover, the name remains in demand among young parents. In the first six months of 2026, 91 newborns were named Abai.
"Despite the fact that the name is traditionally considered masculine, nine women with the name Abai are registered in Kazakhstan," the Bureau of National Statistics reported.
Ibrahim also counted
The agency also counted Kazakhstanis with the name Ibrahim, including variants Ibragim and Ibrakhim. There are 37,844 such people in the country.
Abai's name on the map of Kazakhstan
Abai's name is also fixed on the map of Kazakhstan. In honor of the poet, a region, a city, three districts, and 26 villages are named.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that August 10 is celebrated as Abai Day in Kazakhstan. According to the Ministry of Culture and Information, more than 350 cultural, scientific, educational, and sporting events are planned across the country for this date. Festive events will take place in Astana, Almaty, Semey, Shymkent, and other regions, as well as abroad.