Hadi
Meaningguide · Arabic
Hadi is an Arabic boy name meaning “guide”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationHadi is having its moment right now. Most Hadis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hadi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 12,034 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHadi first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Hadis? Head to Michigan, where it's the #312 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Hadi
Hadi is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “guide”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hadi
What does the name Hadi mean?
Hadi means “guide” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Murshid (“guide”).
What is the origin of the name Hadi?
Hadi is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Hadi a boy or girl name?
Hadi is a boy name. In 2025, 142 US boys were named Hadi.
How popular is the name Hadi?
Hadi ranked #1,341 for US boys in 2025, given to 142 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 457 places.
What names are similar to Hadi?
If you like Hadi, you might also like Murshid.
What should I know before naming my baby Hadi?
Hadi is an Arabic boy name meaning “guide”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.