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Hamdi

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningpraiseworthy · Arabic

Hamdi is an Arabic boy name meaning “praiseworthy”. 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.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Hamdi and you get Mahdi. Same letters, different name.
  • GenerationHamdi peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Hamdi you'd meet today is about 31 years old.
  • HistoryHamdi first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1988–2025

02.55198820002024

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Hamdi

Hamdi is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “praiseworthy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Hamdi

What does the name Hamdi mean?

Hamdi means “praiseworthy” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Muhammed (“praiseworthy”), Amadou (“most praiseworthy”), Abdulhamid (“servant of the Praiseworthy”) and Aeneas (“praiseworthy”).

What is the origin of the name Hamdi?

Hamdi 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 Hamdi a boy or girl name?

Hamdi is a boy name.

How popular is the name Hamdi?

Hamdi is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #6,372 in 1994, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Hamdi?

If you like Hamdi, you might also like Muhammed, Amadou, Abdulhamid and Aeneas.

What should I know before naming my baby Hamdi?

Hamdi is an Arabic boy name meaning “praiseworthy”. 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.