Maddi

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAD-ee /ˈmæd.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Madison ('son/child of Maud/Matthew') and Madeline ('from Magdala', Greek); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Magdala; child of Maud: Maddi is a pet form of Madison/Madeline. Crisp, homey, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningA pet form of Madison ('son/child of Maud/Matthew') and Madeline ('from Magdala', Greek); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7794 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 556

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

Maddi is a pet form of Madison ('son/child of Maud/Matthew') and Madeline ('from Magdala', Greek; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, homey name (said 'MAD-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, from-Magdala at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Madeline means 'from Magdala' (Greek) and Madison 'child of Maud' — Maddi is a homey pet form of both, crisp and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAD-ee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Madeline — routes layered

Variations

MaddieMaddyMadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddi mean?

Maddi is a pet form of Madison ('child of Maud') and Madeline ('from Magdala'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maddi?

It's said MAD-ee /ˈmæd.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maddi a boy or girl name?

Maddi is a girl's name.

How popular is Maddi?

Maddi is a rare name in the U.S.