Sanaa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
'Sanaa' means 'splendor' or 'beauty'.
Meaning of the Name Sanaa
'Sanaa' is an Arabic name that means 'splendor', 'beauty' or 'radiance'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'sanaw', which means to shine, glitter or glow. The name is often associated with a sense of elegance and grace. Sanaa can also refer to the capital city of Yemen, which is known for its ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage.
Popularity of the Name Sanaa
The popularity for the name Sanaa peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 482 births, which ranked number 1,132 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Sanaa had the most female births in 2006 with 482, which ranked number 605 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Sanaa has declined sharply over the last ten years from 237 births to 94 births, a decline of -60.34%. Among females, Sanaa has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 237 births to 94 births, a decline of -60.34%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sanaa
- 20 Year Trend of Sanaa: -54.59%
- 10 Year Trend of Sanaa: -60.34%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sanaa: -60.34%
Popularity of Sanaa by State
Among females, Sanaa was most popular in Southeastern states with 32 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NC, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sanaa. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 818 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1024 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 673 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sanaa
- Total Births of Sanaa: 86 (-8.83%)
- Female Births of Sanaa: 86 (-8.83%)
Given the downward trend of Sanaa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 86 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sanaa have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 86 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.83%.