BoyArabic origin

Mahdi: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Guided one, a name of divinely directed purpose and hope.

Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2180
Peak
#1634 in 2015

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1959: #435319591980: #304219801990: #524219902000: #231620002005: #184920052010: #177320102015: #163420152020: #21802020#1#5242

What Mahdi Means

Mahdi is a boy name of Arabic origin. Guided one, a name of divinely directed purpose and hope.

How Popular Mahdi Is

Mahdi currently ranks #2180 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1634 in 2015. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Mahdi

  • Mahdi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Mahdi is a name with Arabic heritage and meaning.
  • It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.

Names Like Mahdi

Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Mahdi

Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Mahdi.

Questions About Mahdi

What does Mahdi mean?

Mahdi is a boy name of Arabic origin. Guided one, a name of divinely directed purpose and hope.

How popular is Mahdi?

Mahdi currently ranks #2180 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1634 in 2015. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Mahdi come from?

Mahdi comes from Arabic roots. Mahdi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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