Sanaya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sanaya means 'elegance' or 'charm' and is of Persian origin.
Meaning of the Name Sanaya
Sanaya is a feminine name of Persian origin. It is derived from the Persian word 'sana' which means 'elegance' or 'charm'. Sanaya is also a variant of the Arabic name 'Sana', meaning 'brilliance' or 'radiance'. The name Sanaya has a rich cultural heritage and is often associated with beauty and grace.
Popularity of the Name Sanaya
The popularity for the name Sanaya peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 135 births, which ranked number 2,942 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Sanaya had the most female births in 2016 with 135, which ranked number 1,620 out of 18,860 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Sanaya has increased slightly over the last ten years from 63 births to 67 births, an increase of 6.35%. Among females, Sanaya has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 63 births to 67 births, an increase of 6.35%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sanaya
- 20 Year Trend of Sanaya: 116.13%
- 10 Year Trend of Sanaya: 6.35%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sanaya: 6.35%
Popularity of Sanaya by State
Among females, Sanaya was most popular in Southeastern states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sanaya. 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 | 7 | 2577 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1231 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sanaya
- Total Births of Sanaya: 67 (0.62%)
- Female Births of Sanaya: 67 (0.62%)
Given the upward trend of Sanaya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.62% increase in total births, for a total of 67 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sanaya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 67 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.62%.