Nahomi vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nahomi

Girl #1,796 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, agreeable"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Japanese Mexican American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,796
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nah, Nomi, Homi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
1,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sully, Van

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nahomi Rank #1,796
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #1796 for Nahomi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nahomi ___

  • Nahomi Rose
  • Nahomi Grace
  • Nahomi Marie
  • Nahomi Elena
  • Nahomi Lynn
  • Nahomi Joy

Sullivan ___

  • Sullivan James
  • Sullivan Patrick
  • Sullivan Thomas
  • Sullivan Reid
  • Sullivan Finn
  • Sullivan Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nahomi

Kenji Hana Yuki Riku Mia

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nahomi or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Nahomi at #1796 in the United States.

What do Nahomi and Sullivan mean?

Nahomi means "pleasant, agreeable" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nahomi and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Nahomi is primarily a girl name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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