Mehdi
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- The Guided One
- Origin
- Arabic
Mehdi Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 996 baby boys have been named Mehdi. The name peaked in 2012 with 37 US births that year (rank #3094). In 2024, ranked #3939 nationally — 845 places below its 2012 peak.
Top States for Mehdi
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mehdi births are: New York (61), California (39), Michigan (12).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Mehdi
If you like Mehdi's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mehdi's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Mehdi
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Compare Mehdi to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mehdi against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).