Shadi
Borrowed from Arabic شَادِي (šādī), Iranian Persian شَادی (šâdi).
Every Shadi since 1975 — 966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shadi
Shadi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,575 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 966 American babies have been named Shadi — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shadi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shadi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,575 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,727 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,635 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,774 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,956 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,606 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,610 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,873 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,702 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,545 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #8,004 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #12,041 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,525 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,039 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,276 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,989 | 11 | #7,617 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20,055 | 11 | #7,499 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,409 | 17 | #5,267 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,693 | 13 | #6,161 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,749 | 17 | #4,966 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #5,004 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,372 | 12 | #6,014 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,009 | 16 | #4,855 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,603 | 22 | #3,736 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,182 | 24 | #3,006 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,798 | 25 | #2,684 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,158 | 20 | #2,584 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,276 | 13 | #3,401 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,269 | 7 | #4,709 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shadi mean?
Borrowed from Arabic شَادِي (šādī), Iranian Persian شَادی (šâdi).
How popular is the name Shadi in 2025?
Shadi ranked #9,575 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shadi?
966 babies have been named Shadi in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shadi most popular?
Shadi peaked in 1995, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Shadi a boy or girl name?
Shadi is used for both: about 26% of babies named Shadi have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Shadi rising or falling?
Shadi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.