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UK girl's name

Sadan

A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "house" or "home".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sadan is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sadan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.

This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2011 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Sadan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Sadan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sadan ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 girls were registered as Sadan.
  • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sadan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3970

2022

Births in 2022

5

Latest year

Peak year

2022

5 births

Estimated living

19

2026

Meaning

What does Sadan mean?

The name Sadan is thought to have originated in the Middle East, possibly from Arabic or Persian roots. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "sadaqa," which means "truthfulness" or "sincerity." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as honest and truthful.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Sadan can be found in ancient Persian texts from the 9th century AD. In these texts, Sadan is mentioned as the name of a wise and respected scholar who was known for his knowledge and commitment to truth.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sadan. One of the most famous was Sadan al-Bukhari, a renowned Islamic scholar who lived in the 9th century AD (810-870). He is best known for his work in compiling the hadith, which are the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.

Another historical figure with the name Sadan was Sadan ibn Ibrahim al-Nishapuri, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century AD (940-1000). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy and is credited with writing several influential works.

In the 12th century AD, there was a Persian poet named Sadan al-Din Isfahani (1121-1201) who was celebrated for his lyrical poetry and his mastery of the Persian language. His works were widely read and admired throughout the Middle East.

Moving forward in time, there was a Turkish diplomat named Sadan Ismail Pasha (1784-1868) who served as the Ottoman Empire's ambassador to several European countries in the 19th century. He was highly regarded for his diplomatic skills and his efforts to promote understanding between the Ottoman Empire and Western nations.

Finally, in the 20th century, there was an Egyptian writer and journalist named Sadan Mahmoud (1919-1988) who was known for his insightful commentary on social and political issues in Egypt and the broader Arab world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sadan over time

The chart below shows babies named Sadan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sadan, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sadan
01345201120162022

Decades

Sadan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sadan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4253 9 2
2010s #5457 10 3

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FAQ

Sadan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sadan in the UK right now?

In 2022, Sadan was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Sadan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Sadan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sadan?

A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "house" or "home".

How many people are called Sadan in the UK?

A total of 19 babies have been registered as Sadan across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.