Haadi
A masculine Arabic name meaning guide or leader.
Name Census estimates that about 289 living Americans carry the first name Haadi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haadi today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haadi births was 2020 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haadi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Haadi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
289
~ 1 in 1,186,001 Americans
Peak year
2020
20 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,285
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Haadi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haadi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 122 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Haadi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haadi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Haadi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haadis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Haadi, while California, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haadi
The name Haadi is of Arabic origin, and it has been in use for centuries within the Islamic world. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word "hady," which means "guidance" or "direction." The name is derived from the word "hadya," which refers to a gift or offering.
In the Islamic tradition, the concept of guidance holds significant importance, as it is believed that individuals should seek guidance from Allah and follow the righteous path laid out in the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The name Haadi is often associated with the idea of being a guide or one who leads others towards the right path.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Haadi can be found in the Quran, where it is mentioned as one of the attributes of Allah. In Surah Al-Furqan, verse 31, Allah is referred to as "Al-Haadi," meaning "The Guide." This association with divine guidance has contributed to the name's popularity among Muslims.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Haadi. One of the most prominent was Haadi al-Naufali (1046-1107 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He was widely respected for his expertise in Sharia law and his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another historical figure with the name Haadi was Haadi Siraj (1554-1624 CE), a Persian poet and mystic who gained recognition for his spiritual poetry and teachings. His works were influential in the Sufi tradition and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and practitioners alike.
In the 18th century, Haadi Khan (1703-1786 CE) was a prominent military leader and statesman in India. He served as the Nawab of Arcot and played a crucial role in the struggle against French expansion in the region. His military and diplomatic efforts helped shape the course of history during that period.
More recently, Haadi Sirica (1905-1992 CE) was an American judge who gained national prominence for his role in the Watergate scandal. As the chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, he presided over the Watergate trials and played a pivotal role in uncovering the truth behind the infamous political scandal.
Haadi al-Somali (1943-2008 CE) was a Somali Islamic scholar and activist who advocated for the establishment of an Islamic state in Somalia. He was a prominent figure in the Somali Civil War and played a significant role in the formation of the Islamic Courts Union, a powerful alliance of Sharia courts that briefly controlled parts of Somalia in the mid-2000s.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Haadi throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as scholarship, literature, politics, and jurisprudence.
People
Haadi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haadi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haadi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haadi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 289 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haadi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,186,001 US residents.
Is Haadi a common name?
We classify Haadi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 291 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haadi most popular?
The single biggest year for Haadi was 2020, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haadi is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Haadi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haadi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haadi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Haadi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haadi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Haadi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Haadi?
You can see how many people have the name Haadi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.