UK boy's name
Ardi
A masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word "ardha" meaning "half" or "partial".
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.
Ardi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ardi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2001 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Ardi. 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
- • Ardi ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 boys were registered as Ardi.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ardi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Ardi mean?
The name Ardi has its roots in the Indonesian language, where it is a diminutive form of the name Ardian. The name Ardian itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ardhana," which means "worship" or "adoration." This suggests that the name Ardi has religious and spiritual connotations in its origins.
Ardi is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded use of the name Ardi can be traced back to the late 20th century in Indonesia, where it gained popularity as a given name for both boys and girls.
While not widely known or used historically, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Ardi. One such person is Ardi Bakrie, an Indonesian businessman born in 1970, who served as the chairman of the Bakrie Group, a prominent conglomerate in Indonesia.
Another individual with the name Ardi is Ardi Idrus, an Indonesian film director and screenwriter born in 1951. He is known for his works in the Indonesian film industry, including the movies "Catatan Si Boy" (1987) and "Cinta Dalam Gelas" (1990).
In the realm of sports, Ardi Rizal is a former Indonesian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born in 1976 and represented the Indonesian national team in various international competitions.
Furthermore, Ardi Wors is a Dutch artist and illustrator born in 1977. He is recognized for his unique style of combining traditional painting techniques with digital manipulation, creating surreal and thought-provoking artworks.
Lastly, Ardi Thaqi is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in 1991, he has represented several clubs in Albania and has also played for the Albanian national team.
While the name Ardi may not have a long and storied history, it has found its place in modern times, particularly in Indonesia, where it has gained popularity and cultural significance. The name carries a sense of spiritual reverence and worship, reflecting its Sanskrit origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ardi over time
The chart below shows babies named Ardi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Ardi, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ardi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ardi 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4153 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3383 | 22 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Ardi
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Ardi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ardi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ardi was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ardi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Ardi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ardi?
A masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word "ardha" meaning "half" or "partial".
How many people are called Ardi in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Ardi across the 10 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.