Shadi

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHAH-dee /ˈʃɑ.di/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic Shadi, 'a singer (esp. of birds); a reciter', and the Persian shadi, 'joy; happiness'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A singer; joyful; a happy one: Shadi is Arabic/Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SHAH-dee'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowArabic, Persian

MeaningVariously from the Arabic Shadi, 'a singer (esp. of birds); a reciter', and the Persian shadi, 'joy; happiness'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9575 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 719

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

Shadi comes variously from the Arabic Shadi, 'a singer (esp. of birds); a reciter', and the Persian shadi, 'joy; happiness' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'SHAH-dee').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and Persian families. Rare, a-singer-and-joy at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Shadi is variously 'a singer' (Arabic) and 'joy; happiness' (Persian) — a crisp, warm name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHAH-dee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Shadi — Arabic/Persian; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shadi mean?

Shadi is variously Arabic 'a singer' and Persian 'joy; happiness'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shadi?

It's said SHAH-dee /ˈʃɑ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shadi a boy or girl name?

Shadi is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls in Persian).

How popular is Shadi?

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