How Many People Are Named Sana?

Complete statistics for the name Sana in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Sana
Very Rare
4,727
Estimated People
1 in 69,812
1 in X Americans
2022
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
4,722 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 22

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 868
Colorado 6
Connecticut 5
Florida 72
Georgia 16
Illinois 368
Massachusetts 26
Maryland 19
Michigan 86
North Carolina 11
New Jersey 244
New York 563
Ohio 23
Pennsylvania 54
Texas 404
Utah 5
Virginia 178
Washington 56
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Sana

How Many People Have the Name Sana in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,727 people in the United States currently share the name Sana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,812 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Sana a Common or Rare Name?

Sana is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Sana Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Sana are covered in full on the Sana name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Sana Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Sana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Sana is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Sana Most Popular?

The name Sana reached peak popularity in 2022, with 180 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Sana Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Sana across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sana?

Approximately 4,727 people in the United States share the name Sana, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Sana a rare name?

Sana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,812 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sana mean?

The meaning and origin of Sana is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Sana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sana are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Sana most popular?

The name Sana reached its peak in 2022, with 180 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,727
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 69,812
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2022
Male %0%
Female %100%

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