Nao vs Sharmine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sharmine

Girl #46,485 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bashful, modest"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Afghan Pakistani Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46,485
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shar, Mina

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nao Rank #15,015
Sharmine Rank #46,485

Nao is more popular, ranked #15015 vs #46485 for Sharmine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nao ___

No pairings available yet.

Sharmine ___

  • Sharmine Noor
  • Sharmine Layla
  • Sharmine Roya
  • Sharmine Mina
  • Sharmine Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nao

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If you choose Sharmine

Shireen Farida Leila Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nao or Sharmine more popular?

Nao is more popular, ranked #15015 compared to Sharmine at #46485 in the United States.

What do Nao and Sharmine mean?

Sharmine means "bashful, modest" (Persian origin).

Are Nao and Sharmine boy or girl names?

Nao is primarily a boy name. Sharmine is primarily a girl name.

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