How Many People Are Named Fanta?

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

Fanta
Very Rare
Arabic

Fanta means 'sweet' in Arabic and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,120 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 294,720 Americans. The majority, 71%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~613
Living in US
1 in 540,700
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sweet
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Sweet Charming Optimistic
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

569,074
Worldwide Bearers
#1,755
Global Rank
🇲🇱 Mali
149,171
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
133,391
🇬🇳 Guinea
103,195
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
75,113
🇨🇲 Cameroon
26,766
🇸🇳 Senegal
26,158
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
21,983
🇹🇩 Chad
7,291
🇳🇪 Niger
5,889
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5,178

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,120 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
803
Would be under 30 (71%)
334
Would be 30–60 (29%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,137 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
78
International
100

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

📜 Fanta Through the Generations

Fanta emerged as a name in the mid-20th century, peaking in popularity in 1977 with 66 births. Since then, its usage has slowly declined, but it remains a fresh choice for parents looking for something unique. With an average age of 23, Fanta is predominantly found among younger generations, with 803 under-30 and 334 aged 30-60, indicating its status as a relatively new name in the American landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 399
Pennsylvania 43
Maryland 20
Georgia 10
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Fanta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fanta's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Fanta

How Many People Have the Name Fanta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 613 people in the United States currently share the name Fanta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 540,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fanta a Common or Rare Name?

Fanta 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 Fanta Mean?

Fanta means "sweet" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fanta Most Popular?

The name Fanta reached peak popularity in 1977, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Fanta?

Approximately 613 people named Fanta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 613. That works out to roughly 1 in 540,700 Americans.

Is Fanta a rare name?

Fanta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 540,700 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fanta mean?

Fanta means "sweet" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Fanta more male or female?

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

When was Fanta most popular?

Fanta peaked in 1977 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US613
All-Time Births613
1 in X1 in 540,700
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1977
World Rank#1,755
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.