Saniya
Every Saniya since 1987 — 6,985 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saniya
Saniya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,453 in 2025 with 73 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 6,985 American babies have been named Saniya. Its peak came in 2007, when 655 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 Saniya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saniya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | #2,453 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,582 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,464 |
| 2022 | 85 | #2,225 |
| 2021 | 109 | #1,847 |
| 2020 | 106 | #1,848 |
| 2019 | 142 | #1,526 |
| 2018 | 143 | #1,530 |
| 2017 | 186 | #1,272 |
| 2016 | 192 | #1,269 |
| 2015 | 176 | #1,352 |
| 2014 | 230 | #1,109 |
| 2013 | 276 | #925 |
| 2012 | 304 | #880 |
| 2011 | 367 | #751 |
| 2010 | 491 | #598 |
| 2009 | 556 | #546 |
| 2008 | 601 | #512 |
| 2007 | 655 | #494 |
| 2006 | 578 | #524 |
| 2005 | 469 | #607 |
| 2004 | 448 | #614 |
| 2003 | 241 | #966 |
| 2002 | 146 | #1,335 |
| 2001 | 110 | #1,659 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,868 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,615 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,756 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saniya in 2025?
Saniya ranked #2,453 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 73 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saniya?
6,985 babies have been named Saniya in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saniya most popular?
Saniya peaked in 2007, when 655 newborns received the name.
Is Saniya a boy or girl name?
Saniya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saniya rising or falling?
Saniya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.