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UK boy's name

Fadi

One of Arabic origin meaning "redeemer" or "savior".

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.

Fadi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fadi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.

This profile covers 80 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2000 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 79 living people in the UK are called Fadi. 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

  • Fadi ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 boys were registered as Fadi.
  • About 79 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fadi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2010

6 births

Estimated living

79

2026

Meaning

What does Fadi mean?

The name Fadi is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins in the Middle East. It is believed to have emerged around the 7th century during the rise of Islam in the region.

Fadi is an Arabic name that means "redeemer" or "savior." It is derived from the Arabic root word "fada," which means "to redeem" or "to ransom." The name may have been influenced by Islamic teachings and the concept of redemption and salvation.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Fadi can be found in medieval Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used as a symbolic name to represent the idea of redemption or deliverance from hardship.

In the 12th century, a famous Sufi poet and mystic named Fadi al-Din al-Attar used the name Fadi as a pen name. He was born in Nishapur, Iran, in 1145 and wrote extensively on spiritual themes and the path to enlightenment.

Another notable historical figure with the name Fadi was Fadi ibn Yahya al-Barmaki, a prominent vizier and scholar who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century. He was known for his patronage of the arts and sciences and his influence in the court of the caliph Harun al-Rashid.

In the 13th century, a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar named Fadi al-Din Ibn Muflih al-Maqdisi was born in Jerusalem. He wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and is considered one of the most influential Hanbali scholars of his time.

During the Ottoman Empire, a prominent Ottoman statesman and grand vizier named Fadi Ahmed Pasha served in the late 16th century. He held various high-ranking positions and played a significant role in the administration of the empire.

Another historical figure with the name Fadi was Fadi al-Shidyaq, a prominent Lebanese writer, linguist, and intellectual who lived in the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the development of modern Arabic literature and was known for his innovative literary style.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Fadi over time

The chart below shows babies named Fadi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Fadi, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Fadi
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Decades

Fadi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fadi 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 #3925 17 4
2010s #3623 38 8
2000s #3181 25 6

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FAQ

Fadi: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Fadi was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Fadi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Fadi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Fadi?

One of Arabic origin meaning "redeemer" or "savior".

How many people are called Fadi in the UK?

A total of 80 babies have been registered as Fadi across the 18 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.