UK boy's name
Majdi
Of Arabic origin meaning honorable, celebrated, or glorious.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Majdi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Majdi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. 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.
Majdi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Majdi. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Majdi ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Majdi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Majdi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Majdi mean?
The name Majdi is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "majd," which means "glory" or "honor." This name is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Majdi can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and philosopher Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 AD. He was known for his intricate and thought-provoking poetry, and his works often referenced individuals with the name Majdi.
In the realm of Islamic history, Majdi was the name of a prominent scholar and jurist from the 11th century AD. Majdi ibn Abi al-Layth al-Baghdadi was a renowned expert in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the development of legal thought within the Islamic tradition.
During the Mamluk period, which spanned from 1250 to 1517 AD, the name Majdi gained further prominence. One notable figure was Majdi al-Din al-Firuzabadi, a philologist and lexicographer who was born in 1329 AD. He is best known for his comprehensive Arabic dictionary, "Al-Qamus al-Muhit," which became a widely referenced work in the study of the Arabic language.
In more recent history, the name Majdi has been carried by several influential figures, including Majdi Sabri, an Egyptian composer and singer who was born in 1927 and passed away in 2011. His contributions to Arabic music and his unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles earned him widespread recognition throughout the Arab world.
Another notable individual with the name Majdi was Majdi Khamash, a Palestinian artist and calligrapher who lived from 1957 to 2013. His intricate and captivating calligraphic works, which combined traditional Arabic scripts with modern artistic elements, gained international acclaim and were exhibited in various prestigious galleries and museums.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Majdi throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Middle East and the broader Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Majdi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Majdi 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Majdi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Majdi in the UK right now?
In 2020, Majdi was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Majdi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Majdi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Majdi?
Of Arabic origin meaning honorable, celebrated, or glorious.
How many people are called Majdi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Majdi 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.