Mahdi: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahhd-ee
Origin: Saudi Arabia
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Guided to the right path

Mahdi is a powerful and deeply spiritual name with Arabic origins, meaning "guided to the right path" or "rightly guided. " It holds significant importance in Islamic culture, referring to the awaited redeemer and savior figure in Islam. The name has been used historically as an honorific epithet and has evolved over time to symbolize hope and the anticipation of a righteous leader. In modern times, the name Mahdi has gained popularity globally, particularly among Muslim communities, and is often associated with qualities of guidance and leadership.

Mahdi Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Mahdi is currently #3953 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Mahdi is currently #1767 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Mahdi is currently #1845 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Mahdi is currently #824 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Mahdi is currently #2103 on Kiindred Australian Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

Baby Names A-Z

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Mahdi
arrow-icon