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Majdi

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningglorious · Arabic

Majdi is an Arabic boy name meaning “glorious”. 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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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Majdi would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationMajdi peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Majdi you'd meet today is about 37 years old.
  • HistoryMajdi 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

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

About the name Majdi

Majdi is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “glorious”. 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 1980s, 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 Majdi

What does the name Majdi mean?

Majdi means “glorious” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Majid (“glorious, noble”), Laszlo (“glorious rule”), Rosendo (“possibly glorious path”) and Majed (“glorious”).

What is the origin of the name Majdi?

Majdi 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 Majdi a boy or girl name?

Majdi is a boy name.

How popular is the name Majdi?

Majdi is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2020. It peaked at #7,270 in 1988, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Majdi?

If you like Majdi, you might also like Majid, Laszlo, Rosendo and Majed.

What should I know before naming my baby Majdi?

Majdi is an Arabic boy name meaning “glorious”. 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.