Mahdi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mahdi has Arabic origins, derived from the root meaning 'to guide', and signifies a 'guided one'. Its evolution includes forms like Mahdiyy and Mahdi. The name is closely tied to significant Islamic beliefs and has gained considerable popularity in the Muslim world, representing hope and guidance. There are no biblical connections associated with the name. Notable individuals with this name include Mahdi al-Mahdi and Mahdi Hasan.
The name Mahdi is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mahdi has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Mahdi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5732nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3247th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2016th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1889th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Mahdi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mahdi"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːdi/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Mahdi comes from the Arabic root 'h-d-y', meaning 'to guide'. It refers to the concept of a 'guided one' in Islamic tradition.
Meaning
guided one
Language Evolution
مَهْدِيّ (Mahdiyy), مَهْدِي (Mahdi)
Historical Usage
The name Mahdi gained popularity in the Islamic world, especially in the context of the belief in the Mahdi as a messianic figure who will appear before the Day of Judgment.
Variants & Derivatives
Mahdiy, Mahdiyy, Mahd
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Mahdi is viewed positively in many Muslim communities, associated with hope and guidance. It remains a common name across various cultures.
Famous People
Mahdi al-Mahdi - a notable historical figure in Islamic history, Mahdi Hasan - a prominent journalist and political commentator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mahdi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mahdi"
"Mahdi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5732nd of 10718 | 48 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3247th of 16616 | 274 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2016th of 24088 | 987 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1889th of 23106 | 980 |
Regional Popularity of "Mahdi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.87% 1985th/3685 |
52.36% 2343rd/4475 |
- |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.68% 1085th/4582 |
30.91% 1596th/5164 |
47.20% 3452nd/7313 |
32.60% 2433rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.61% 1060th/3984 |
35.39% 1588th/4487 |
44.99% 3069th/6822 |
36.09% 2265th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mahdi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mahdi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mahdi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.