Hadi

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicRising fast
#1609 15in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Hadi is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'guide' or 'one who leads to the right path,' from the Arabic hada (to guide). Al-Hadi is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam, meaning 'the Guide' — making this a name of profound spiritual significance for Muslim families.

Hadi is used across the Arab world, Iran, and South Asian Muslim communities as a name that carries divine guidance at its core. Simple, two syllables, and entirely clear in its meaning: this child will guide others and be guided rightly.

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Popularity Over Time

Hadi has 42+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Hadi
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s471
2010s898
2000s751
1990s211
1980s62

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(42 years, 19802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Hadi
YearBirthsRank
2024106#1609
2023107#1624
202285#1863
202190#1773
202083#1803
2019100#1636
2018112#1522
201784#1806
201687#1767
201578#1879
2014100#1579
201391#1664
201274#1927
201191#1662
201081#1810
200973#1943
200891#1681
2007105#1512
2006100#1512
200578#1714

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Hadi as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Hadi has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 2024.

#14030
Current rank
6
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Hadi be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Hadi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1609. As a girl's name, it ranks #14030.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19802024) · Methodology