A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Shadi since 1975
Babies named Shadi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 | 50 |
| 1980s | 61 | 192 |
| 1990s | 105 | 214 |
| 2000s | 50 | 153 |
| 2010s | 5 | 72 |
| 2020s | 0 | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Shadi entered U.S. records in 1975 and reached its peak popularity in 1983, but remains a relatively rare name. After a period of decline, it has been rising again since 2015, suggesting renewed interest among modern parents. Despite its low rank (8910 in 2025), the name carries cross-cultural appeal with plausible roots in both Arabic and Persian, offering meanings linked to singing or joy. Its rarity means a child named Shadi will likely have a name that stands out without being unfamiliar.
Shadi is a name with likely origins in both Arabic and Persian. In Arabic, 'shadi' (شادي) is a participial form meaning 'singer' or 'charming'. In Persian, 'shadi' (شادی) means 'happiness' or 'joy'. The name has been used across the Middle East and South Asia, and its popularity in the United States began modestly in the mid-1970s. It remains more common among families with cultural ties to those regions.
“Shadi” around the world
Where Shadi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shad
Sibling names for Shadi
Names that share Shadi's style, for a brother or sister.
