Dena vs Sadaf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

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Sadaf

Girl #4,970 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"seashell, mother of pearl"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,970
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sada, Daffy, Safi

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Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Sadaf Rank #4,970

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #4970 for Sadaf.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

Sadaf ___

  • Sadaf Noor
  • Sadaf Zara
  • Sadaf Roya
  • Sadaf Leila
  • Sadaf Yasmin
  • Sadaf Shirin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Sadaf

Nadia Layla Shireen Cyrus Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Sadaf more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Sadaf at #4970 in the United States.

What do Dena and Sadaf mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Sadaf means "seashell, mother of pearl" (Persian origin).

Are Dena and Sadaf boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Sadaf is primarily a girl name.

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