How Many People Are Named Sana?

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

Sana
Very Rare
Arabic

Sana means 'happiness' in Arabic, making it a name full of positive vibes. Only 1 in 71,063 Americans are named Sana, giving it a very rare status among female names. With 73% under 30, Sana is definitely a name for the younger generation.

~851
Living in US
1 in 389,482
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happiness
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Happy Optimistic Energetic
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

165,509
Worldwide Bearers
#1,077
Global Rank
🇸🇾 Syria
15,645
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
13,162
🇱🇧 Lebanon
12,624
🇴🇲 Oman
12,583
🇾🇪 Yemen
11,320
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
9,531
🇩🇿 Algeria
9,001
🇳🇵 Nepal
8,305
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
7,860
🇮🇷 Iran
7,146

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
4,639 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
3,437
Would be under 30 (73%)
1,204
Would be 30–60 (25%)
86
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 4,727 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Sana Through the Generations

Sana has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 180 births. Today, there are 4,644 people named Sana living in the US, with most under 30 years old. The age distribution shows 3,437 under-30s, 1,204 aged 30-60, and just 86 over 60, indicating it's a modern, newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 868
New York 563
Texas 404
Illinois 368
New Jersey 244
Virginia 178
Michigan 86
Florida 72
Washington 56
Pennsylvania 54

✨ Similar Names to Sana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sana's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sana

How Many People Have the Name Sana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 851 people in the United States currently share the name Sana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 389,482 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sana a Common or Rare Name?

Sana 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 Sana Mean?

Sana means "happiness" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sana Most Popular?

The name Sana reached peak popularity in 2022, with 180 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Sana?

Approximately 851 people named Sana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 851. That works out to roughly 1 in 389,482 Americans.

Is Sana a rare name?

Sana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 389,482 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sana mean?

Sana means "happiness" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sana more male or female?

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

When was Sana most popular?

Sana peaked in 2022 with 180 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US851
All-Time Births851
1 in X1 in 389,482
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2022
World Rank#1,077
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.