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UK boy's name

Abdulhadi

Servant of the Guide, from Arabic elements meaning "servant" and "guide".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Abdulhadi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdulhadi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 14 births.

This profile covers 132 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 131 living people in the UK are called Abdulhadi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Abdulhadi ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 14 boys were registered as Abdulhadi.
  • About 131 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdulhadi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2671

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

2012

14 births

Estimated living

131

2026

Meaning

What does Abdulhadi mean?

The name Abdulhadi finds its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East. It is a combination of two Arabic words, "Abdul" meaning "servant" and "Hadi" meaning "guide" or "leader." Collectively, the name translates to "the servant of the guide" or "servant of the leader."

The name Abdulhadi is closely tied to Islamic traditions and beliefs. It is often associated with the concept of seeking guidance from Allah (God) and following the righteous path. The name gained prominence during the early years of Islam and has been recorded in various historical texts and religious scriptures from that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abdulhadi can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These scholars often used the name when referring to individuals who were known for their piety, knowledge, and devotion to Islamic teachings.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abdulhadi. One of the most famous was Abdulhadi al-Haddad (1634-1720), a renowned Yemeni scholar and Sufi mystic who made significant contributions to Islamic literature and spiritual teachings. His works, such as "The Book of Assistance," are still widely studied and revered within the Islamic world.

Another prominent figure was Abdulhadi Pavlović (1911-1938), a Bosnian revolutionary and communist who played a crucial role in the workers' movement in Yugoslavia during the 1930s. He was executed by the Yugoslav authorities for his political activities and is regarded as a martyr by many.

In the realm of literature, Abdulhadi Ghanim (1935-2020) was a prominent Omani poet and writer. His poetry and prose works reflected the rich cultural heritage of Oman and the Arab world. He received numerous awards and accolades for his literary contributions throughout his lifetime.

Abdulhadi Rida (1865-1935) was an influential Syrian scholar, reformist, and one of the most prominent Islamic thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He advocated for the modernization of Islamic thought and played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.

Abdulhadi Deyr (1920-1997) was a prominent Lebanese composer and musician who made significant contributions to the development of contemporary Arab music. His compositions blended traditional Arabic melodies with modern Western influences, creating a unique and influential style.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Abdulhadi over time

The chart below shows babies named Abdulhadi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Abdulhadi, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Abdulhadi
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Decades

Abdulhadi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdulhadi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2486 34 4
2010s #2245 88 9
2000s #3988 10 3

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FAQ

Abdulhadi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Abdulhadi in the UK right now?

In 2024, Abdulhadi was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Abdulhadi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 14 babies registered as Abdulhadi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Abdulhadi?

Servant of the Guide, from Arabic elements meaning "servant" and "guide".

How many people are called Abdulhadi in the UK?

A total of 132 babies have been registered as Abdulhadi across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.