Sanaa

Girl name

Sanaa has been given to 6,146 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,146

Peak year

2006 (482 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

▼ -56%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Sanaa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sanagirl

4,878 babies since 1923

Santagirl

4,410 babies since 1896

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FAQ

How popular is the name Sanaa?

Sanaa has been given to 6,146 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sanaa peak?

Sanaa peaked in 2006, when 482 babies were given the name.

Is Sanaa a girl or boy name?

Sanaa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sanaa are girls).

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