Declining since 1990, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Fadi since 1974
Babies named Fadi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 180 |
| 1990s | 224 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Fadi entered U.S. naming records in 1974, and its popularity peaked in 1991, the same year that saw its highest frequency. Since then, the name has experienced a general decline, particularly after 1990, reflecting a trajectory of decreasing usage through the 1990s and 2000s. In the most recent year tracked, 2025, Fadi ranked 12,008th and occurred at a rate of 1 in 341,615 male births. The name remains uncommon in the United States, with no states recording a notably higher concentration. Despite its low frequency, Fadi carries distinctive cultural and religious resonance, especially within Arabic-speaking Christian communities, where it directly evokes the concept of redemption.
Fadi is derived from the Arabic root f-d-y, which conveys the idea of sacrifice or redemption. The name is closely related to Fida and Fidya, and is commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries, particularly among Christian families, as it aligns with the concept of Christ as a redeemer. Its use has spread to other regions with Muslim and Arab diaspora communities.
“Fadi” around the world
Where Fadi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fad
Variants: Fady, Fadie, Fadee
Sibling names for Fadi
Names that share Fadi's style, for a brother or sister.
