Sohan vs Zakir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sohan

Boy #4,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, beautiful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Punjabi Sikh Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,045
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
So

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Zakir

Boy #3,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who glorifies through remembrance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Indian Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,995
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak

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Popularity Comparison

Sohan Rank #4,045
Zakir Rank #3,995

Zakir is more popular, ranked #3995 vs #4045 for Sohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sohan ___

  • Sohan Singh
  • Sohan Kumar
  • Sohan Dev
  • Sohan Raj
  • Sohan Preet
  • Sohan Jeet

Zakir ___

  • Zakir Ali
  • Zakir Hassan
  • Zakir Omar
  • Zakir Ibrahim
  • Zakir Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sohan

Rohan Mohan Priya Anita Sona

If you choose Zakir

Tariq Hamid Yasir Layla Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sohan or Zakir more popular?

Zakir is more popular, ranked #3995 compared to Sohan at #4045 in the United States.

What do Sohan and Zakir mean?

Sohan means "pleasant, beautiful" (Sanskrit origin). Zakir means "one who glorifies through remembrance" (Arabic origin).

Are Sohan and Zakir boy or girl names?

Sohan is primarily a boy name. Zakir is primarily a boy name.

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