Sanam
Every Sanam since 1979 — 503 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sanam
Sanam is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,360 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 503 American babies have been named Sanam. Its peak came in 1997, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Sanam stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sanam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,360 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,196 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,239 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,209 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,965 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,348 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,062 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,105 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,937 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,313 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,202 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,064 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,072 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,346 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,906 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,111 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,478 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,637 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,998 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,447 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,291 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,926 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,026 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,086 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,892 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,773 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,361 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,752 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sanam in 2025?
Sanam ranked #9,360 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sanam?
503 babies have been named Sanam in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sanam most popular?
Sanam peaked in 1997, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Sanam a boy or girl name?
Sanam is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sanam rising or falling?
Sanam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.