Sana
Sana first appears in US records in 1923. It peaked in 2022, when 180 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 151.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sana popular?
Rising Sana has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 860 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,222 | |
| 2000s | 1,186 | |
| 1990s | 888 | |
| 1980s | 478 | |
| 1970s | 142 | |
| 1960s | 43 | |
| 1950s | 39 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1920s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sana mean?
Sana means “radiance” or “brilliance” in Arabic.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sana mean?
Sana means Radiance, brilliance. Sana means “radiance” or “brilliance” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Sana?
Sana is of Arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Sana?
Sana is pronounced “sah-NAH.”
Is Sana a boy or a girl name?
Sana is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Sana a popular name right now?
Sana has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Sana?
In 2025, Sana ranked #1434 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sana most popular?
Sana was most popular in 2022, when about 180 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Sana?
Names similar to Sana include Farah, Iman, Malak, Zaynab, Rania.
What names go well with Sana?
Arabic names that pair well with Sana include Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir, Omar.