Khaled vs Mahdi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khaled

Boy #1,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal, everlasting"

Origin: Arabic (kh-l-d root)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,545
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Khal, Khali

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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

Khaled Rank #1,545
Mahdi Rank #1,600

Khaled is more popular, ranked #1545 vs #1600 for Mahdi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khaled ___

  • Khaled Mohammed
  • Khaled Ibrahim
  • Khaled Hassan
  • Khaled Ali
  • Khaled Yusuf
  • Khaled Omar

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 Khaled

Fatima Leila Omar Yusuf Amira

If you choose Mahdi

Youssef Hadi Layla Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khaled or Mahdi more popular?

Khaled is more popular, ranked #1545 compared to Mahdi at #1600 in the United States.

What do Khaled and Mahdi mean?

Khaled means "eternal, immortal, everlasting" (Arabic (kh-l-d root) origin). Mahdi means "one guided by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Khaled and Mahdi boy or girl names?

Khaled is primarily a boy name. Mahdi is primarily a boy name.

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