Hadi is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3149 in 1996 with 23 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 142 births ranking #1342. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 82,358 boys born was named Hadi. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Hadi is an Arabic name meaning "guide" or "one who guides". It is simple, elegant, and carries a quietly admirable meaning.
The name has long been used in Muslim communities and is familiar in several languages influenced by Arabic naming. Its appeal comes from its brevity and its clear positive sense.