Rising since 1985, #1,341 for boys today.
Popularity of Hadi since 1980
Babies named Hadi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 211 |
| 2000s | 751 |
| 2010s | 898 |
| 2020s | 613 |
Meaning & origin
Hadi entered U.S. records in 1980 and has been steadily rising in use, particularly since 1985. By 2025 it reached its peak rank of 1,341, with about 1 in 12,029 baby boys receiving the name. The name is most popular in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Illinois, reflecting communities with significant Muslim populations. Hadi's strong religious association and straightforward pronunciation have contributed to its growing appeal.
Hadi is an Arabic name derived from the root h-d-y, meaning to guide or lead. In Islamic tradition, al-Hadi is one of the 99 names of God, meaning The Guide. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries.
Where Hadi is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hadi” around the world
Where Hadi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Hadi
Names that share Hadi's style, for a brother or sister.
