Iskender vs Sanai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iskender

Boy #27,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Defender of men; protector of people"

Origin: Greek via Turkish/Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Central Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,653
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Isk, Isko, Isken

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Sanai

Girl #1,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brilliant, radiant, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,584
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sani

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Popularity Comparison

Iskender Rank #27,653
Sanai Rank #1,584

Sanai is more popular, ranked #1584 vs #27653 for Iskender.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iskender ___

  • Iskender Demir
  • Iskender Kaan
  • Iskender Yilmaz
  • Iskender Emir

Sanai ___

  • Sanai Marie
  • Sanai Jade
  • Sanai Rose
  • Sanai Renee
  • Sanai Elise
  • Sanai Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iskender

Timur Suleiman Kemal Orhan

If you choose Sanai

Zara Amara Imani Xavier Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iskender or Sanai more popular?

Sanai is more popular, ranked #1584 compared to Iskender at #27653 in the United States.

What do Iskender and Sanai mean?

Iskender means "Defender of men; protector of people" (Greek via Turkish/Persian origin). Sanai means "brilliant, radiant, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are Iskender and Sanai boy or girl names?

Iskender is primarily a boy name. Sanai is primarily a girl name.

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