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Hamdi

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAM-dee /ˈhɑm.di/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic hamd, 'praise', hence 'of/relating to praise; commendable; praiseworthy'Low

In 30 seconds: Of praise; commendable: Hamdi is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HAM-dee').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic hamd, 'praise', hence 'of/relating to praise; commendable; praiseworthy'
U.S. rank (2024)#9275 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519882024

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

Hamdi comes from the Arabic hamd, 'praise', hence 'of/relating to praise; commendable; praiseworthy'. A crisp, classic name (said 'HAM-dee').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and Somali families. Rare, of-praise at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hamdi comes from the Arabic hamd, 'praise', hence 'of praise; commendable' — a crisp, devout name (said 'HAM-dee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Hamdi — Arabic etymology

Variations

HamdyHamdee

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamdi mean?

Hamdi is Arabic for 'of praise; commendable' (from hamd, 'praise').

How do you pronounce Hamdi?

It's said HAM-dee /ˈhɑm.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hamdi a boy or girl name?

Hamdi is a boy's name.

How popular is Hamdi?

Hamdi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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