Sanaa
Every Sanaa since 1977 — 6,146 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sanaa
Sanaa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,116 in 2025 with 89 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 6,146 American babies have been named Sanaa. Its peak came in 2006, when 482 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sanaa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sanaa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | #2,116 |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,380 |
| 2023 | 90 | #2,139 |
| 2022 | 94 | #2,067 |
| 2021 | 108 | #1,860 |
| 2020 | 143 | #1,501 |
| 2019 | 136 | #1,580 |
| 2018 | 162 | #1,389 |
| 2017 | 192 | #1,243 |
| 2016 | 217 | #1,162 |
| 2015 | 201 | #1,232 |
| 2014 | 219 | #1,142 |
| 2013 | 199 | #1,206 |
| 2012 | 237 | #1,063 |
| 2011 | 290 | #900 |
| 2010 | 349 | #791 |
| 2009 | 397 | #732 |
| 2008 | 384 | #766 |
| 2007 | 438 | #671 |
| 2006 | 482 | #606 |
| 2005 | 312 | #823 |
| 2004 | 407 | #675 |
| 2003 | 310 | #800 |
| 2002 | 207 | #1,042 |
| 2001 | 213 | #1,010 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,378 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,968 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,080 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,839 |
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Famous people named Sanaa
- Sanaa Lathan Actor · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sanaa in 2025?
Sanaa ranked #2,116 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 89 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sanaa?
6,146 babies have been named Sanaa in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sanaa most popular?
Sanaa peaked in 2006, when 482 newborns received the name.
Is Sanaa a boy or girl name?
Sanaa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sanaa rising or falling?
Sanaa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sanaa?
Well-known people named Sanaa include Sanaa Lathan (actor).