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Shaddai

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-DY /ʃɑˈdaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew El Shaddai, 'God Almighty; the Almighty'; a name/title of God; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The Almighty; God Almighty: Shaddai is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'shah-DY'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew El Shaddai, 'God Almighty; the Almighty'; a name/title of God; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9699 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320002024

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

Shaddai comes from the Hebrew El Shaddai, 'God Almighty; the Almighty'; a name/title of God (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'shah-DY').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Christian families. Rare, the-Almighty at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Shaddai comes from the Hebrew El Shaddai, 'God Almighty; the Almighty' — a name/title of God — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred sense; said 'shah-DY').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Shaddai — Hebrew; sacred sense

Variations

ShadaiShaddayShaddei

Nicknames

Shad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaddai mean?

Shaddai is Hebrew for 'God Almighty; the Almighty' (El Shaddai), a name/title of God. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Shaddai?

It's said shah-DY /ʃɑˈdaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shaddai a boy or girl name?

Shaddai is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Shaddai?

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

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