Nadir vs Shaheen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nadir

Boy #4,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"scarce, uncommon"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian North African Muslim French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,715
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nadi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Shaheen

Boy #4,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peregrine falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Pakistani Iranian Afghan Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,759
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Shahi

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Nadir Rank #4,715
Shaheen Rank #4,759

Nadir is more popular, ranked #4715 vs #4759 for Shaheen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nadir ___

  • Nadir Ali
  • Nadir Hassan
  • Nadir Karim
  • Nadir Ibrahim
  • Nadir Yusuf
  • Nadir Omar

Shaheen ___

  • Shaheen Ali
  • Shaheen Reza
  • Shaheen Khan
  • Shaheen Ahmad
  • Shaheen Hassan
  • Shaheen Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nadir

Yasmin Kareem Layla Hassan Amira

If you choose Shaheen

Aryan Darius Cyrus Rayan Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nadir or Shaheen more popular?

Nadir is more popular, ranked #4715 compared to Shaheen at #4759 in the United States.

What do Nadir and Shaheen mean?

Nadir means "scarce, uncommon" (Arabic origin). Shaheen means "peregrine falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Nadir and Shaheen boy or girl names?

Nadir is primarily a boy name. Shaheen is primarily a boy name.

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