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Shaddai

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Pronounced shah-DY /ʃɑˈdaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Shaddai — the divine title in El Shaddai, 'God Almighty' (root debated: 'mountain' or 'sufficiency')Low

In 30 seconds: A name from God's own titles: Shaddai is the 'Almighty' of El Shaddai — sung in synagogues and worship choruses alike. Devotional to the maximum, and mysterious at the root.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Shaddai — the divine title in El Shaddai, 'God Almighty' (root debated: 'mountain' or 'sufficiency')
U.S. rank (2025)#4651 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 319

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419892025

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 divine title in El Shaddai, 'God Almighty' — its root debated between 'mountain' and 'sufficiency', which we note. As a given name it thrives in Latino evangelical communities, devotion worn outright.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Almighty at the root, and maximal-devout.

Did you know? Scholars still debate what Shaddai originally meant — 'God of the mountain', 'the all-sufficient' — its mystery part of its might; Amy Grant's 'El Shaddai' carried it to radio.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Shaddai references — root debated

Variations

ShadaiShadayElshaddai

Nicknames

Shad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaddai mean?

Shaddai is the Hebrew divine title in El Shaddai, 'God Almighty'; its root is debated.

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

How popular is Shaddai?

Shaddai is a rare name in the U.S.

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