Sahana
Every Sahana since 1991 — 2,870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sahana
Sahana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,921 in 2025 with 101 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,870 American babies have been named Sahana. Its peak came in 2011, when 160 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sahana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sahana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | #1,921 |
| 2024 | 114 | #1,778 |
| 2023 | 97 | #2,031 |
| 2022 | 113 | #1,817 |
| 2021 | 117 | #1,757 |
| 2020 | 104 | #1,868 |
| 2019 | 126 | #1,677 |
| 2018 | 144 | #1,519 |
| 2017 | 136 | #1,602 |
| 2016 | 115 | #1,811 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1,756 |
| 2014 | 121 | #1,734 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1,722 |
| 2012 | 134 | #1,621 |
| 2011 | 160 | #1,425 |
| 2010 | 150 | #1,499 |
| 2009 | 152 | #1,508 |
| 2008 | 150 | #1,545 |
| 2007 | 128 | #1,711 |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,506 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,520 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,432 |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,079 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,714 |
| 2001 | 48 | #3,003 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,162 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,385 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sahana in 2025?
Sahana ranked #1,921 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 101 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sahana?
2,870 babies have been named Sahana in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sahana most popular?
Sahana peaked in 2011, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Sahana a boy or girl name?
Sahana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sahana rising or falling?
Sahana has been roughly stable over the past decade.