Rising since 2017, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Skadi since 2017
Babies named Skadi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Skadi is a name drawn from Norse mythology, belonging to the goddess of winter, mountains, and hunting. Despite its ancient origins, the name only entered U.S. baby name records in 2017, and it has been consistently rising since. In the most recent year with data (2025), Skadi ranked 6,116, with an incidence of 1 in 84,593 births. Its peak year so far was 2024, suggesting growing but still very rare usage. The name fits a broader trend of mythological and Nordic-inspired names gaining attention in the United States.
Skadi derives from Old Norse *Skaði*, possibly related to *skaði* meaning 'harm, injury' or 'shadow'. In Norse mythology, Skaði is the jötunn goddess associated with winter, mountains, and skiing. The name has seen some modern revival outside Scandinavia, particularly in the United States since 2017.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ska, Kadi
Sibling names for Skadi
Names that share Skadi's style, for a brother or sister.
