UK name, mostly boys
Shadi
A feminine Arabic name meaning "beautiful singer" or "song of joy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 15 girls.
Shadi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Shadi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1997 to 2021. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Shadi. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shadi ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 boys were registered as Shadi.
- • Shadi is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shadi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 68.1% of Shadi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Shadi
In England and Wales birth records, Shadi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 68.1% of registrations are for boys and 31.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Shadi registered for boys
- Ranked #3,990 in 2021
- 4 boys registered in 2021
- Peak: 2004 (4 births)
Shadi registered for girls
- Ranked #4,373 in 2003
- 3 girls registered in 2003
- Peak: 1996 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Shadi mean?
The name Shadi has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word 'shadee' which means joyful, delightful, or pleasant. This name has been in use for centuries, dating back to the early days of Islam.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Shadi can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, the word 'shadee' is used to describe the pleasant and delightful nature of Paradise.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Shadi. One of the most famous was Shadi ibn al-Fadl, a 9th-century Arab poet and scholar from Baghdad. He was renowned for his eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.
Another prominent figure with the name Shadi was Shadi al-Asad, a 12th-century Syrian ruler and military leader. He played a significant role in defending the city of Damascus against the Crusaders.
In the 13th century, there was a Persian scholar and scientist named Shadi al-Din al-Tusi. He made important contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy.
Moving forward in time, one of the most famous modern figures with the name Shadi was Shadi Abdalla Musallam, a Sudanese singer and musician who was active in the 20th century. He was known for his fusion of traditional Sudanese music with modern influences.
Another notable Shadi was Shadi Ghanim, an Iraqi writer and journalist who lived during the 20th century. He was a prominent figure in the Iraqi literary scene and known for his novels and short stories that explored themes of identity and social issues.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Shadi. This name, with its roots in the Arabic language and culture, has a rich history and has been carried by poets, rulers, scholars, and artists across various eras and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shadi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Shadi in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shadi, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shadi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shadi 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 | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4400 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3249 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Shadi
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shadi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shadi in the UK right now?
In 2021, Shadi was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shadi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Shadi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shadi?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "beautiful singer" or "song of joy".
How many people are called Shadi in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Shadi across the 9 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.