Madi

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAD-ee /ˈmæd.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Madison ('son of Maud') or Madeline ('from Magdala'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Short, sunny, and everywhere: Madi pets Madison or Madeline — 'son of Maud' or 'from Magdala'. Two roots, one breezy nickname.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningPet form of Madison ('son of Maud') or Madeline ('from Magdala'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4420 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 515

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

Madi is a pet form of Madison — a medieval English surname, 'son of Maud' — or Madeline, 'from Magdala' (routes layered, which we note). It rose alongside the Mad- names' boom.

It registers thinly as a standalone. Rare on its own, Maud-or-Magdala at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Madi serves as the go-to short form for the Mad- favorites — Madison, Madeline, Madelyn — a single bright syllable-and-a-half doing double duty.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Madison — root background

Variations

MaddieMaddyMadie

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Madi Diaz (1988-)
American singer-songwriter known for her introspective country-pop albums

If you like Madi…

Maddie— the standard pet spelling

Madison— a name it shortens

Madeline— the other name it shortens

Mara— a companion short M- pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madi mean?

Madi pets Madison ('son of Maud') or Madeline ('from Magdala'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Madi?

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

Is Madi a boy or girl name?

Madi is a girl's name.

How popular is Madi?

Madi is a rare standalone name in the U.S.