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Mamadi

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-MAH-dee /mɑˈmɑ.di/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Mandinka/Malinke) form of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy'; the name of the Prophet of Islam; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Praised; praiseworthy: Mamadi is a West African form of Muhammad. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-MAH-dee'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowWest African, Arabic
MeaningA West African (Mandinka/Malinke) form of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy'; the name of the Prophet of Islam; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9517 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819992024

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

Mamadi is a West African (Mandinka/Malinke) form of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy'; the name of the Prophet of Islam (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-MAH-dee').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, praised at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mamadi is a West African form of Muhammad — Arabic 'praised; praiseworthy' (the name of the Prophet of Islam) — a lyrical, classic name (we note the sacred sense; said 'mah-MAH-dee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Mamadi — West African form of Muhammad; sacred sense

Variations

MamadouMamadyMohamed

Nicknames

Mama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mamadi mean?

Mamadi is a West African form of Muhammad — Arabic 'praised; praiseworthy'; the name of the Prophet of Islam. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Mamadi?

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

Is Mamadi a boy or girl name?

Mamadi is a boy's name.

How popular is Mamadi?

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

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