The name Sadi, pronounced /ˈsɑːdi/, is of Persian origin and means "happy" or "content". It is derived from the Persian word 'sa' meaning happy, content, or joyful. The name has been popular among Persian speakers for centuries and is also used in other cultures with significant Persian influences. In some cases, Sadi may be used as a nickname for longer names like Sadigh or Sadreddin.
The name Sadi experienced a significant surge in popularity between the late 1980s and mid-1990s, with its peak occurring in 1992 when there were 24 recorded births. However, since then, the number of babies named Sadi has steadily declined, reaching an all-time low in recent years, with only 6 births in both 2021 and 2022. Overall, from 1976 to 2023, there have been a total of 663 births registered as Sadi.