Hajar vs Nihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hajar

Girl #5,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stranger, foreigner"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,064
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Haj, Haji

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hajar Rank #5,064
Nihan Rank #5,084

Hajar is more popular, ranked #5064 vs #5084 for Nihan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hajar ___

  • Hajar Fatima
  • Hajar Nour
  • Hajar Leila
  • Hajar Sara
  • Hajar Amira
  • Hajar Samira

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 Hajar

Ismail Ibrahim Maryam Yasmin Zainab

If you choose Nihan

Elif Zeynep Leyla Aylin Miran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hajar or Nihan more popular?

Hajar is more popular, ranked #5064 compared to Nihan at #5084 in the United States.

What do Hajar and Nihan mean?

Hajar means "stranger, foreigner" (Hebrew origin). Nihan means "hidden, secret" (Persian origin).

Are Hajar and Nihan boy or girl names?

Hajar is primarily a girl name. Nihan is primarily a girl name.

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