Sana
Every Sana since 1923 — 4,878 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sana
Sana is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,434 in 2025 with 151 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 4,878 American babies have been named Sana. Its peak came in 2022, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | #1,434 | — | — |
| 2024 | 152 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 2023 | 172 | #1,322 | — | — |
| 2022 | 180 | #1,316 | — | — |
| 2021 | 113 | #1,798 | — | — |
| 2020 | 92 | #2,030 | — | — |
| 2019 | 146 | #1,499 | — | — |
| 2018 | 139 | #1,565 | — | — |
| 2017 | 138 | #1,590 | — | — |
| 2016 | 122 | #1,730 | — | — |
| 2015 | 128 | #1,676 | — | — |
| 2014 | 118 | #1,764 | — | — |
| 2013 | 104 | #1,926 | — | — |
| 2012 | 97 | #2,011 | — | — |
| 2011 | 129 | #1,658 | — | — |
| 2010 | 101 | #1,989 | — | — |
| 2009 | 109 | #1,929 | — | — |
| 2008 | 114 | #1,875 | — | — |
| 2007 | 117 | #1,825 | — | — |
| 2006 | 128 | #1,661 | — | — |
| 2005 | 103 | #1,890 | — | — |
| 2004 | 120 | #1,627 | — | — |
| 2003 | 119 | #1,624 | — | — |
| 2002 | 132 | #1,452 | — | — |
| 2001 | 129 | #1,464 | — | — |
| 2000 | 115 | #1,556 | — | — |
| 1995 | 91 | #1,637 | — | — |
| 1990 | 73 | #1,920 | — | — |
| 1985 | 44 | #2,310 | 5 | #7,393 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,481 | — | — |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,315 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,246 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,207 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,607 | — | — |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,947 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,138 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Sana
- Sana Singer · b. 1996
- Sana Khan Actor · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sana in 2025?
Sana ranked #1,434 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 151 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sana?
4,878 babies have been named Sana in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sana most popular?
Sana peaked in 2022, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Sana a boy or girl name?
Sana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sana rising or falling?
Sana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sana?
Well-known people named Sana include Sana (singer), Sana Khan (actor).