Asiah vs Mahdi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asiah

Boy #1,408 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"life-giving"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic African American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,408
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asi

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Mahdi

Boy #1,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one guided by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Pakistani Somali Turkish Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,600
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Asiah Rank #1,408
Mahdi Rank #1,600

Asiah is more popular, ranked #1408 vs #1600 for Mahdi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asiah ___

  • Asiah Jalen
  • Asiah Malik
  • Asiah Darius
  • Asiah Emmanuel
  • Asiah Jordan
  • Asiah Isaiah

Mahdi ___

  • Mahdi Ali
  • Mahdi Hassan
  • Mahdi Ibrahim
  • Mahdi Omar
  • Mahdi Yunus
  • Mahdi Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asiah

Amara Zion Kalani Nova Imani

If you choose Mahdi

Youssef Hadi Layla Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asiah or Mahdi more popular?

Asiah is more popular, ranked #1408 compared to Mahdi at #1600 in the United States.

What do Asiah and Mahdi mean?

Asiah means "life-giving" (Arabic origin). Mahdi means "one guided by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Asiah and Mahdi boy or girl names?

Asiah is primarily a boy name. Mahdi is primarily a boy name.

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