Sanaya
Every Sanaya since 1996 — 1,869 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sanaya
Sanaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,890 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,869 American babies have been named Sanaya. Its peak came in 2016, when 135 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 Sanaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sanaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,890 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,655 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,220 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,633 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,152 |
| 2020 | 87 | #2,114 |
| 2019 | 76 | #2,369 |
| 2018 | 115 | #1,784 |
| 2017 | 115 | #1,813 |
| 2016 | 135 | #1,626 |
| 2015 | 114 | #1,828 |
| 2014 | 98 | #2,023 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,382 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,799 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,902 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,749 |
| 2009 | 91 | #2,188 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,657 |
| 2007 | 83 | #2,326 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,752 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,821 |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,646 |
| 2003 | 50 | #3,031 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,157 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,809 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,954 |
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Famous people named Sanaya
- Sanaya Irani Actor · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sanaya in 2025?
Sanaya ranked #2,890 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sanaya?
1,869 babies have been named Sanaya in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sanaya most popular?
Sanaya peaked in 2016, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Sanaya a boy or girl name?
Sanaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sanaya rising or falling?
Sanaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sanaya?
Well-known people named Sanaya include Sanaya Irani (actor).