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Hadi
BoyArabic· “guide, leader”
- Meaning
- guide, leader
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- HAH-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,342
- US babies 2025
- 142
- Best rank
- #1,342 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Hadi
Hadi is an Arabic name that means “guide, leader”.
Guide or leader is the meaning of the Arabic Hadi, and in Islamic tradition al-Hadi, the Guide, is one of the names of God. As a personal name it expresses the hope that the child will be guided well and help guide others. Hadi is common in Arabic-speaking countries as well as in Iran, Pakistan and among Muslim families worldwide. The name is short, strong and easy to pronounce in many languages. Calm and dignified, the name emphasizes wisdom and direction.
Popularity over time
Hadi first appears in US Social Security records in 1980. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,342, and its highest count, 142 babies. Use has grown 82% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #5,147 in 1980, #1,903 in 2000, #1,810 in 2010, and #1,342 in 2025. Of the 2,535 US boys named Hadi since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 751 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Iverson, Kendrix, Vander, Lucio, and Eros.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hadi ranked highest in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #316 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | #649 | 7 |
| Illinois | #725 | 12 |
| Texas | #1189 | 18 |
| New York | #1238 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Hadi is usually pronounced HAH-dee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with H and ends in “-di”.
Middle names for Hadi
A few middle names that flow with Hadi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hadi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadi mean?
Hadi is an Arabic name that means “guide, leader”.
What is the origin of the name Hadi?
Hadi has Arabic roots. Guide or leader is the meaning of the Arabic Hadi, and in Islamic tradition al-Hadi, the Guide, is one of the names of God.
Is Hadi a popular name?
Not especially. Hadi ranked #1,342 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Hadi a boy or girl name?
Hadi is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Hadi?
Hadi is usually pronounced HAH-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings