How Many People Are Named Fana?

Complete statistics for the name Fana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fana
Very Rare
Arabic

Fana means 'to vanish' in Arabic, making it a unique choice. Only 12 people named Fana live in the US today, which is just 1 in 28,199,753 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 7 births.

~718
Living in US
1 in 461,629
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To vanish
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Mysterious Reflective Sophisticated
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and stability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

54,177
Worldwide Bearers
#17,258
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
25,314
🇿🇦 South Africa
11,384
🇸🇳 Senegal
7,839
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1,562
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,550
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,295
🇸🇿 Swaziland
794
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
663
🇮🇳 India
422
🇮🇩 Indonesia
413

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
12 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
12
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 12 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
15
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
75
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fana Through the Generations

Fana, a very rare name with only 12 living bearers in the United States, has seen a stable trend since its peak in 1988. With an average age of 39, most people named Fana fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating a modern, newer-generation name. Interestingly, Fana is most commonly found outside the US in Ethiopia, adding to its global intrigue.

✨ Similar Names to Fana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fana's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Fana

How Many People Have the Name Fana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 718 people in the United States currently share the name Fana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 461,629 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fana a Common or Rare Name?

Fana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fana Mean?

Fana means "to vanish" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Fana Most Popular?

The name Fana reached peak popularity in 1988, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fana?

Approximately 718 people named Fana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 718. That works out to roughly 1 in 461,629 Americans.

Is Fana a rare name?

Fana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 461,629 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fana mean?

Fana means "to vanish" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Fana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Fana are male and 100% are female.

When was Fana most popular?

Fana peaked in 1988 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US718
All-Time Births718
1 in X1 in 461,629
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1988
World Rank#17,258
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.