Mahdi
US Popularity:3946
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Guided to the right path
Mahdi is a boy’s name of Arabic origins that means “guided to the right path” or “rightly guided.” It is a powerful religious name with important connections to hadith literature. In Islam, Mahdi is the prophesized messianic figure who will appear at the end of the world to rid humanity of evil and injustice. It is therefore a popular and deeply spiritual choice for Muslim parents to give baby. Mahdi has several variants, including the fashionable Mehdi, which is popular throughout the Arabic-speaking world.
How Popular Is The Name Mahdi?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mahdi is currently #3309 on The Bump
Boy:Mahdi is currently #1860 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mahdi is currently #3946 in U.S. births
Boy:Mahdi is currently #1849 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1849
in 2023
+ 109
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Meaning of Mahdi
Behind the Name, Mahdi, November 2019
Ancestry, Mahdi Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Mahdi (n.), November 2018
Britannica, mahdī, Islamic concept, December 2023
Britannica, Hadith, Islam, October 2023
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