Sanaya

Girl name

Sanaya has been given to 1,869 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It peaked in 2016. In 2025, about 1 in 27,242 girls was named Sanaya.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,869

Peak year

2016 (135 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1996

10-year trend

▼ -48%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Anayagirl

17,997 babies since 1978

Saniyagirl

6,985 babies since 1987

Sanaagirl

6,146 babies since 1977

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sanaya.

Emalyngirl

1,873 babies since 1918

Maceegirl

1,875 babies since 1981

Wynnegirl

1,877 babies since 1904

Emberleegirl

1,878 babies since 2002

Cocogirl

1,879 babies since 1972

Kenadeegirl

1,880 babies since 1994

Emikogirl

1,855 babies since 1916

Makinleygirl

1,852 babies since 1996

FAQ

How popular is the name Sanaya?

Sanaya has been given to 1,869 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sanaya peak?

Sanaya peaked in 2016, when 135 babies were given the name.

Is Sanaya a girl or boy name?

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

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