Shadi

Shadi: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Shadi

  • A unisex given name from Arabic or Persian.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic شَادِي (šādī), Iranian Persian شَادی (šâdi).

How popular is Shadi?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#2008peak rank (1983)
966babies since 1880

Since 1880, 247 girls and 719 boys in the U.S. have been named Shadi (26% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5182 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #2008 in 1983. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Shadi FAQ

What does the name Shadi mean?

A unisex given name from Arabic or Persian. Borrowed from Arabic شَادِي (šādī), Iranian Persian شَادی (šâdi).

What is the origin of the name Shadi?

Shadi is listed as a name of Arabic or Persian origin.

How popular is the name Shadi?

Since 1880, 247 girls and 719 boys in the U.S. have been named Shadi (26% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5182 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #2008 in 1983. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Shadi a boy or girl name?

Shadi is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (247 girls and 719 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.