UK boy's name
Madani
Of Arabic origin, meaning "belonging to or resident of a city".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Madani is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Madani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Madani is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Madani. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Madani ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Madani.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Madani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Madani mean?
The name Madani is derived from the Arabic word "Madinah," which means "city" or "town." It is closely associated with the city of Medina, located in present-day Saudi Arabia, and holds significant religious and historical importance in Islam.
Madani is believed to have originated during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE. It was a common name given to individuals who resided in or had a connection with the city of Medina, which was the first Islamic capital established by the Prophet Muhammad after his migration from Mecca.
The name Madani carries a deep spiritual and cultural significance within the Islamic tradition. Medina, also known as "Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah" (the Enlightened City), is considered one of the holiest cities in Islam, second only to Mecca. It is the site of the Prophet Muhammad's mosque, Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, and his final resting place.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madani can be found in the historical accounts and biographies of notable scholars, companions, and followers of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in Medina during the formative years of Islam. These individuals played crucial roles in the propagation and preservation of Islamic teachings and traditions.
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Madani, including:
1. Al-Madani (d. 1195 CE), a renowned Muslim scholar and hadith specialist from Medina. 2. Sayyid Muhammad Madani (1891-1957 CE), an influential Islamic scholar and leader of the Khilafat Movement in British India. 3. Husain Ahmad Madani (1879-1957 CE), a prominent Indian Islamic scholar, politician, and leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind. 4. Abdul Hafeez Madani (born 1947 CE), an Indian Islamic scholar and former president of the Social Democratic Party of India. 5. Malik Madani (born 1960 CE), an Algerian football player and manager who represented the Algerian national team.
The name Madani continues to be widely used in various Muslim communities around the world, particularly in the Arab regions and among those with ancestral ties to the city of Medina. It serves as a reminder of the rich Islamic heritage and the significance of the holy city in the hearts and minds of believers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Madani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Madani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Madani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Madani in the UK right now?
In 2019, Madani was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Madani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Madani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Madani?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "belonging to or resident of a city".
How many people are called Madani in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Madani across the 1 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.