Nihan vs Sadaf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Sadaf

Girl #4,970 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"seashell, mother of pearl"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,970
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sada, Daffy, Safi

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Popularity Comparison

Nihan Rank #5,084
Sadaf Rank #4,970

Sadaf is more popular, ranked #4970 vs #5084 for Nihan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nihan ___

  • Nihan Rose
  • Nihan Leyla
  • Nihan Ayla
  • Nihan Marie
  • Nihan Su
  • Nihan Nur

Sadaf ___

  • Sadaf Noor
  • Sadaf Zara
  • Sadaf Roya
  • Sadaf Leila
  • Sadaf Yasmin
  • Sadaf Shirin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nihan

Elif Zeynep Leyla Aylin Miran

If you choose Sadaf

Nadia Layla Shireen Cyrus Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nihan or Sadaf more popular?

Sadaf is more popular, ranked #4970 compared to Nihan at #5084 in the United States.

What do Nihan and Sadaf mean?

Nihan means "hidden, secret" (Persian origin). Sadaf means "seashell, mother of pearl" (Persian origin).

Are Nihan and Sadaf boy or girl names?

Nihan is primarily a girl name. Sadaf is primarily a girl name.

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