Is Sana a boy or a girl name?

Sana is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 4,570 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.

How popular is the name Sana in 2023?

Sana ranks #1322 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 180 babies.

How do you pronounce Sana?

Sana is pronounced sa-NAH (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Sana?

Sana is also written as Sanaa, Sanae.

A name from Arabic · Girl

Sana

سَنَاء

"Brilliance, splendor, glory." A term often used in poetry for radiant light.

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Popularity over time

A 100-year arc in numbers.

4,570 U.S. births recorded from 1923–2023.

Popularity · 1923–2023

172 births in 2023

1923 1973 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

S"Brilliance, splendor, glory." A term often used in poetry for radiant light.

Etymology, in one line

Arabic root: s-n-w — س-ن-و, brilliance, elevation

Regional variants

"Sanaa" is also the capital of Yemen — a geographic reference that gives it extra cultural recognition. Note: "Sana" alone means "healthy" in Latin, providing another bridge.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Sana".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Sanaa Most common Sanae

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Sana.

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Sanaa Lathan (African-American actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Sana.

What does the name Sana mean?: Sana means "Brilliance, splendor, glory." A term often used in poetry for radiant light.
Where does the name Sana come from?: Sana is a girl name of Arabic origin. "Sanaa" is also the capital of Yemen — a geographic reference that gives it extra cultural recognition.
Is Sana a boy or a girl name?: Sana is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 4,570 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.
How popular is the name Sana in 2023?: Sana ranks #1322 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2022 with 180 babies.
How do you pronounce Sana?: Sana is pronounced sa-NAH (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Sana?: Sana is also written as Sanaa, Sanae.

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.