Sanjana
Every Sanjana since 1990 — 2,189 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sanjana
Sanjana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,768 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,189 American babies have been named Sanjana. Its peak came in 2003, when 168 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 Sanjana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sanjana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,768 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,265 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,501 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,579 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,135 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,441 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,660 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,709 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,361 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,614 |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,247 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,180 |
| 2013 | 75 | #2,430 |
| 2012 | 74 | #2,494 |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,272 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1,883 |
| 2009 | 123 | #1,775 |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,945 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1,813 |
| 2006 | 155 | #1,447 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1,564 |
| 2004 | 150 | #1,394 |
| 2003 | 168 | #1,253 |
| 2002 | 143 | #1,361 |
| 2001 | 128 | #1,475 |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,597 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,192 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,757 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sanjana in 2025?
Sanjana ranked #10,768 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sanjana?
2,189 babies have been named Sanjana in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sanjana most popular?
Sanjana peaked in 2003, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Sanjana a boy or girl name?
Sanjana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sanjana rising or falling?
Sanjana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.