Sanaa
Sanaa first appears in US records in 1977. It peaked in 2006, when 482 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 89.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sanaa popular?
Declining Sanaa is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 601 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,202 | |
| 2000s | 3,178 | |
| 1990s | 104 | |
| 1980s | 56 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sanaa mean?
Sanaa means “work of art” or “brilliance” in Swahili.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sanaa mean?
Sanaa means Work of art. Sanaa means “work of art” or “brilliance” in Swahili.
What is the origin of the name Sanaa?
Sanaa is of Swahili origin.
How do you pronounce Sanaa?
Sanaa is pronounced “sah-NAH.”
Is Sanaa a boy or a girl name?
Sanaa is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Sanaa a popular name right now?
Sanaa is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Sanaa?
In 2025, Sanaa ranked #2116 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sanaa most popular?
Sanaa was most popular in 2006, when about 482 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Sanaa?
Names similar to Sanaa include Jamila, Kamaria, Nia, Zuri.
What names go well with Sanaa?
Swahili names that pair well with Sanaa include Zuri, Imani, Nia, Amani, Jamila.