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Hadi

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Pronounced HAH-dee /ˈhΙ‘.di/Medium

Meaning: Leader, guideMedium

In 30 seconds: Hadi is an Arabic name meaning leader or guide. It is short, dignified, and rooted in the idea of showing the way.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian, Turkish
MeaningLeader, guide
U.S. rank (2025)#1342 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births142 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,535

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

From Arabic, Hadi carries the sense of one who leads or guides. The notion of right guidance gives the name a respected place in Arabic-speaking cultures. Its brevity and clear meaning make it a steady, traditional choice.

Two open syllables give Hadi a calm, easy sound that travels well across languages. Its meaning of guide lends it a quietly purposeful feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Hadi is 'leader, guide', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Hadi β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Hadi Saei (1976-)
    Iranian Olympic taekwondo gold medalist

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hadi mean?

Hadi is usually explained as meaning 'leader, guide' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Hadi?

It's commonly said HAH-dee /ˈhΙ‘.di/.

Is Hadi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hadi is used as a boy name.

How popular is Hadi?

In 2024, Hadi ranked #1609 in the U.S. for boys, with 106 births recorded.

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