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Shadi

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningsinger · Arabic

Shadi is an Arabic boy name meaning “singer”. 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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  • GenerationShadi peaked in 1983, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Shadi you'd meet today is about 42 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shadi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryShadi first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025

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About the name Shadi

Shadi is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “singer”. 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.

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Questions about the name Shadi

What does the name Shadi mean?

Shadi means “singer” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Shadi?

Shadi 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 Shadi a boy or girl name?

Shadi is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Shadi.

How popular is the name Shadi?

Shadi ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1983, when it reached #1,955. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,408 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Shadi?

Shadi is an Arabic boy name meaning “singer”. 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.