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Hamadi

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-MAH-dee /hɑːˈmɑː.di/Medium

Meaning: A Swahili name, from the Arabic root h-m-d ('praise'), meaning 'praised' or 'commended.' Used along the Swahili coast of East Africa. Documented; noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A praised name: Hamadi means 'commended' in Swahili (said 'hah-MAH-dee'). Warm and coastal.
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Origin MediumSwahili
MeaningA Swahili name, from the Arabic root h-m-d ('praise'), meaning 'praised' or 'commended.' Used along the Swahili coast of East Africa. Documented; noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12915 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619892024

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

Hamadi is a Swahili name from the Arabic root h-m-d ('praise'), so 'praised' or 'commended.' It is used along the Swahili coast of East Africa, part of a family of names honoring praise. We note this respectfully. A warm heritage pick (said 'hah-MAH-dee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a distinctive East African name. Rare, praised, and warm.

Did you know? Hamadi is a Swahili name from the Arabic root for 'praise,' so 'praised' or 'commended' — carried along the East African coast. A warm, meaningful pick (said 'hah-MAH-dee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hamadi — Swahili name from Arabic 'praise'; documented

Variations

HamadyHamadhi

Nicknames

HamaAdi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamadi mean?

Hamadi is a Swahili name from the Arabic root for 'praise,' meaning 'praised' or 'commended.'

How do you pronounce Hamadi?

It's said hah-MAH-dee /hɑːˈmɑː.di/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hamadi a boy or girl name?

Hamadi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hamadi?

Hamadi is rare for boys in the U.S. and used mainly along the Swahili coast.

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