Hamdi

♀ Girl

Pronounced HAM-dee /ˈhæm.di/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic hamd, 'praise; commendation (of God)'; used for both sexes; we note the devotional rootLow

In 30 seconds: Praise; one who praises: Hamdi is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'HAM-dee').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic hamd, 'praise; commendation (of God)'; used for both sexes; we note the devotional root

U.S. rank (2024)#9123 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 396

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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; commendation (of God)'; used for both sexes (we note the devotional root). A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'HAM-dee').

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

Did you know? Hamdi comes from the Arabic hamd, 'praise (of God)' — a crisp name, used for both sexes (we note the devotional root; said 'HAM-dee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Hamdi — Arabic; unisex; devotional root

Variations

HamdaHamdiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamdi mean?

Hamdi is Arabic for 'praise (of God)' (from hamd); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the devotional root.

How do you pronounce Hamdi?

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

Is Hamdi a boy or girl name?

Hamdi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Hamdi?

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