How Many People Are Named Sahana?

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

Sahana
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sahana means 'protection' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in meaning. That's just 2,747 people in the US today, or 1 in 120,133 Americans, making it very rare indeed. With most people named Sahana being under 30, it's definitely a modern name.

~2,747
Living in US
1 in 120,133
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protection
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Protective Caring Strong
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, success, and material wealth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,747
Worldwide Bearers
#10,909
Global Rank
🇶🇦 Qatar
87
🇵🇭 Philippines
64
🇨🇦 Canada
48
🇹🇭 Thailand
26
🇸🇬 Singapore
21
🇳🇱 Netherlands
20
🇦🇺 Australia
19
🇳🇿 New Zealand
18
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
17
🇳🇵 Nepal
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,747 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
2,723
Would be under 30 (98%)
45
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,768 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Sahana Through the Generations

Sahana peaked in popularity in 2011 with 160 births, marking a high point in its adoption. Today, the name remains stable, with the majority of those named Sahana being under 30 years old. This indicates that Sahana is a relatively new name, embraced by younger generations, with only a small number of individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 598
Texas 227
New Jersey 217
Illinois 144
New York 143
Florida 80
Massachusetts 69
Virginia 59
Ohio 57
Georgia 46

✨ Similar Names to Sahana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sahana's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sahana

How Many People Have the Name Sahana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,747 people in the United States currently share the name Sahana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 120,133 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sahana a Common or Rare Name?

Sahana 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 Sahana Mean?

Sahana means "protection" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sahana Most Popular?

The name Sahana reached peak popularity in 2011, with 160 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 Sahana?

Approximately 2,747 people named Sahana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,768. That works out to roughly 1 in 120,133 Americans.

Is Sahana a rare name?

Sahana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 120,133 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sahana mean?

Sahana means "protection" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sahana more male or female?

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

When was Sahana most popular?

Sahana peaked in 2011 with 160 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 US2,747
All-Time Births2,768
1 in X1 in 120,133
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2011
World Rank#10,909
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.