Sanam
Girl nameSanam has been given to 503 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 1997. In 2025, about 1 in 146,115 girls was named Sanam.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
503
Peak year
1997 (25 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1979
10-year trend
▼ -39%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sanam — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sanam.
Sibling name ideas for Sanam
Same era and popularity as Sanam, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sanam?
Sanam has been given to 503 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sanam peak?
Sanam peaked in 1997, when 25 babies were given the name.
Is Sanam a girl or boy name?
Sanam is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sanam are girls).
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