How Many People Are Named Sanjaya?

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

Sanjaya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sanjaya means 'victorious' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 48 people named Sanjaya live in the US today, which means 1 in 6,807,848 Americans share this name. The majority of Sanjayas are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~48
Living in US
1 in 6,807,848
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victorious
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

People with life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

280,593
Worldwide Bearers
#3,749
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
218,800
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
54,511
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5,754
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350
🇺🇸 United States
260
🇶🇦 Qatar
156
🇳🇵 Nepal
144
🇧🇭 Bahrain
104
🇬🇧 England
90
🇦🇺 Australia
61

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
36 (73%)
♀ Female
13 (27%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
49
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 49 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
87
International
100

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

📜 Sanjaya Through the Generations

Sanjaya's journey through the generations shows a steady presence with a peak in 2007 when 41 babies were born with this name. Today, the average age of someone named Sanjaya is just 19, with all 49 individuals being under 30. This trend suggests Sanjaya is a name embraced by younger parents, keeping it fresh and relevant.

✨ Similar Names to Sanjaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sanjaya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sanjaya

How Many People Have the Name Sanjaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 48 people in the United States currently share the name Sanjaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,807,848 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sanjaya a Common or Rare Name?

Sanjaya 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 Sanjaya Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sanjaya in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.

When Was Sanjaya Most Popular?

The name Sanjaya reached peak popularity in 2007, with 41 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 Sanjaya?

Approximately 48 people named Sanjaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 49. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,807,848 Americans.

Is Sanjaya a rare name?

Sanjaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,807,848 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sanjaya mean?

Sanjaya means "victorious" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sanjaya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Sanjaya are male and 27% are female.

When was Sanjaya most popular?

Sanjaya peaked in 2007 with 41 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 US48
All-Time Births49
1 in X1 in 6,807,848
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2007
World Rank#3,749
Male %73%
Female %27%

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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.