Aziz vs Mahdi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aziz

Boy #1,729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, beloved, precious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Uzbek Persian Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,729
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

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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

Aziz Rank #1,729
Mahdi Rank #1,600

Mahdi is more popular, ranked #1600 vs #1729 for Aziz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aziz ___

  • Aziz Hassan
  • Aziz Ibrahim
  • Aziz Karim
  • Aziz Malik
  • Aziz Tariq
  • Aziz James

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 Aziz

Layla Yasmin Omar Leila Zara

If you choose Mahdi

Youssef Hadi Layla Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aziz or Mahdi more popular?

Mahdi is more popular, ranked #1600 compared to Aziz at #1729 in the United States.

What do Aziz and Mahdi mean?

Aziz means "dear, beloved, precious" (Arabic origin). Mahdi means "one guided by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Aziz and Mahdi boy or girl names?

Aziz is primarily a boy name. Mahdi is primarily a boy name.

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