Hadli
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lovable" or "lovely".
Name Census estimates that about 179 living Americans carry the first name Hadli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hadli today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hadli births was 2015 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hadli. 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.
People living today
179
~ 1 in 1,914,829 Americans
Peak year
2015
21 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,209
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Hadli: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hadli from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 113 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hadli remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hadli 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 Hadli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hadli
The name Hadli is believed to have originated in ancient Sumerian culture, which flourished in Mesopotamia around 3500-2000 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "hadalu," meaning "to praise" or "to exalt." This suggests the name was originally given as a way to honor or praise a deity or revered figure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hadli can be found in cuneiform tablets from the city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets contain lists of names, including Hadli, which were likely used for administrative or religious purposes.
During the Old Babylonian period (1894-1595 BCE), the name Hadli appears in several legal documents and contracts, indicating its use among the Babylonian population. A notable figure from this time was Hadli-ili, a scribe and official who served under the reign of King Hammurabi.
In ancient Egyptian records, the name Hadli is mentioned in connection with trade and diplomatic relations between Egypt and the Sumerian city-states. A prominent figure was Hadli-ankh, an Egyptian merchant and ambassador who traveled to Mesopotamia in the 15th century BCE to facilitate trade agreements.
As the name spread across different cultures and regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Hadly, Hadlai, and Hadliah. One notable bearer of the name was Hadlai the Gileadite, a military commander mentioned in the Bible (1 Chronicles 27:25), who lived during the reign of King David in the 10th century BCE.
During the Byzantine era, the name Hadli was adopted by several influential figures, including Hadli Khristodulopoulos, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. Another notable figure was Hadli Strategos, a Byzantine general who led campaigns against the Arabs in the 10th century CE.
In the Middle Ages, the name Hadli was found among various European cultures, often as a variant of the name Adelaide or Adelheid. One notable bearer was Hadli of Burgundy, a French noblewoman and countess who lived in the 11th century CE and played a significant role in the politics of the time.
As the name spread across different regions and cultures, its meaning and significance evolved, often reflecting the values and beliefs of the societies it was adopted into. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Sumerian culture, the name Hadli has left an indelible mark on history, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras.
People
Hadli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hadli 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
Hadli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hadli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 179 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hadli 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 1,914,829 US residents.
Is Hadli a common name?
We classify Hadli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 180 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hadli most popular?
The single biggest year for Hadli was 2015, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hadli is about 11 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 Hadli in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hadli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hadli in the SSA data are female. 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 Hadli still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hadli 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 Hadli 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 Americans are named Hadli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.