StorkWorldstorkworld com
boy name · arabic origin

Hadi

/ HAA-dee /
Boy arabic 2 syllables
Meaning
Hadi means guide, leader (arabic).
Gender
Boy
Origin
arabic
Pronunciation
HAA-dee
Popularity
#1342 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Hadi in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Hadi first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 142 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Hadi popular?

Steady Hadi has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Hadi, by decade
2020s 613
2010s 898
2000s 751
1990s 211
1980s 62

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Hadi mean?

From the root h-d-y (ه-د-ي, 'to guide, to lead rightly'), meaning 'guide, leader, one who directs to the right path'. Al-Hadi is also one of the names of God; as an everyday human given name it is common and is presented here in that sense.

Names like Hadi

arabic names with a similar feel and popularity.

See all names like Hadi →

Names that pair well with Hadi

Popular arabic names for a sibling or a middle name.

Compare Hadi

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hadi mean?

Hadi means guide, leader. From the root h-d-y (ه-د-ي, 'to guide, to lead rightly'), meaning 'guide, leader, one who directs to the right path'. Al-Hadi is also one of the names of God; as an everyday human given name it is common and is presented here in that sense.

What is the origin of the name Hadi?

Hadi is of arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Hadi?

Hadi is pronounced “HAA-dee.”

Is Hadi a boy or a girl name?

Hadi is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Hadi a popular name right now?

Hadi has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Hadi?

In 2025, Hadi ranked #1342 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Hadi most popular?

Hadi was most popular in 2025, when about 142 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Hadi?

Names similar to Hadi include Saif, Faris, Anas, Sultan, Aariz.

What names go well with Hadi?

arabic names that pair well with Hadi include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.