Sanaa
Sanaa is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Brilliance, radiance, resplendence, or splendor.
Origin and history
Sanaa is a classic Arabic female name that translates to brilliance, radiance, or resplendence. It gained notable visibility in the United States around the turn of the 21st century and remains a moderately chosen name for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,146 babies in the United States have been named Sanaa since 1880. It ranks #2179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1503.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.1 %)
- PA (10.7 %)
- GA (8.7 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,178 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,202 |
| 2020-2029 | 601 |
Famous people named Sanaa
- Sanaa Lathan: Actress
Fun facts
- Derived from the Arabic root s-n-w, which relates to shining, glow, or high status.
- Though spelled slightly differently, the name sounds identical to Sana'a, the capital city of Yemen.