How Many People Are Named Sanai?

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

Sanai
Very Rare
Arabic

Sanai means 'morning dew' in Arabic, making it a serene and natural choice. With only 4,070 people named Sanai in the US today, you're one in 81,086 Americans who bears this rare name. The majority, 100%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~4,070
Living in US
1 in 81,086
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Morning dew
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Serene Natural Gentle
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,070
Worldwide Bearers
#47,582
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
69
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
43
🇺🇸 United States
42
🇹🇷 Turkey
32
🇳🇬 Nigeria
31
🇬🇪 Georgia
27
🇳🇵 Nepal
21
🇷🇺 Russia
8
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
7
🇰🇭 Cambodia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
25 (1%)
♀ Female
4,045 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
4,096
Would be under 30 (100%)
5
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,101 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 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

📜 Sanai Through the Generations

Sanai peaked in popularity in 2008 with 297 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most Sanais are under 30, with just 5 in their 30s and none over 60. This trend reflects its nature as a newer-generation name, popular among younger parents looking for something unique and meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 562
California 366
Florida 359
Georgia 336
New Jersey 321
Pennsylvania 315
Texas 158
North Carolina 154
Virginia 131
Maryland 123

✨ Similar Names to Sanai

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sanai's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sanai

How Many People Have the Name Sanai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,070 people in the United States currently share the name Sanai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 81,086 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sanai a Common or Rare Name?

Sanai 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 Sanai Mean?

Sanai means "morning dew" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sanai in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Sanai Most Popular?

The name Sanai reached peak popularity in 2008, with 297 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Sanai?

Approximately 4,070 people named Sanai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,101. That works out to roughly 1 in 81,086 Americans.

Is Sanai a rare name?

Sanai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 81,086 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sanai mean?

Sanai means "morning dew" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sanai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Sanai are male and 99% are female.

When was Sanai most popular?

Sanai peaked in 2008 with 297 births that year. Current trend: 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 US4,070
All-Time Births4,101
1 in X1 in 81,086
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2008
World Rank#47,582
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.