Adel vs Nihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adel

Boy #3,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, fair"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab German Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,186
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adi

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Nihan

Girl #5,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hidden, secret"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Iranian Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,084
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niha, Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adel Rank #3,186
Nihan Rank #5,084

Adel is more popular, ranked #3186 vs #5084 for Nihan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adel ___

  • Adel Hassan
  • Adel Wilhelm
  • Adel Karl
  • Adel Nour
  • Adel Ibrahim
  • Adel Pierre

Nihan ___

  • Nihan Rose
  • Nihan Leyla
  • Nihan Ayla
  • Nihan Marie
  • Nihan Su
  • Nihan Nur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adel

Leila Omar Hannah Felix Zara

If you choose Nihan

Elif Zeynep Leyla Aylin Miran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adel or Nihan more popular?

Adel is more popular, ranked #3186 compared to Nihan at #5084 in the United States.

What do Adel and Nihan mean?

Adel means "just, fair" (Arabic origin). Nihan means "hidden, secret" (Persian origin).

Are Adel and Nihan boy or girl names?

Adel is primarily a boy name. Nihan is primarily a girl name.

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