Hamadi
An Arabic masculine name meaning "the praised one" or "praiseworthy".
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Hamadi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hamadi today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hamadi births was 2006 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hamadi. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hamadi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
2006
7 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,915
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Hamadi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hamadi from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamadi 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 Hamadi 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 Hamadi
The name Hamadi is of Arabic origin, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamd," which means praise or thanksgiving. The name is often associated with expressing gratitude and appreciation to Allah.
In the Islamic tradition, Hamadi is closely connected to the concept of "hamd," which is prominently featured in the Quran and Hadith. The opening chapter of the Quran, Al-Fatihah, begins with the phrase "Alhamdulillah," which translates to "Praise be to Allah." This highlights the significance of praising and giving thanks to the divine in Islamic teachings, making Hamadi a name with deep religious connotations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamadi can be found in the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islamic expansion. It was a common name among Arabs, particularly in the regions of the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Levant.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hamadi. One such person was Hamadi ibn al-Abbad (1037-1095), a renowned Andalusian poet and philosopher from present-day Spain. His works were highly influential in the literary circles of the time and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars.
Another prominent figure was Hamadi Bin Ali (1777-1857), a renowned Algerian scholar and religious leader. He played a significant role in the resistance against French colonialism in Algeria and was widely respected for his knowledge and wisdom.
In the 20th century, Hamadi Ben Miled (1920-1993) was a prominent Tunisian politician and diplomat. He served as the Prime Minister of Tunisia from 1975 to 1976 and played a crucial role in shaping the country's post-independence policies.
Hamadi Jebali (born 1949) is a Tunisian politician and former Prime Minister of Tunisia. He served as the head of government from 2011 to 2013, during a critical period following the Tunisian Revolution.
Hamadi Krouma (born 1958) is a renowned Tunisian writer and poet. He has received numerous literary awards and accolades for his work, which explores themes of identity, culture, and social issues.
People
Hamadi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hamadi 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
Hamadi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hamadi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hamadi 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 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Hamadi a common name?
We classify Hamadi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 69 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hamadi most popular?
The single biggest year for Hamadi was 2006, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hamadi is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hamadi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hamadi 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.
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.