Sanayah
Every Sanayah since 2001 — 332 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sanayah
Sanayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,850 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 332 American babies have been named Sanayah. Its peak came in 2009, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sanayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sanayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,850 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,237 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,199 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,567 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,443 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,170 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,150 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,437 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,707 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,702 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,866 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,176 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,963 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,317 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,804 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,460 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,858 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,107 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,763 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,562 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,777 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,170 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,193 |
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| 2001 | 7 | #13,203 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sanayah in 2025?
Sanayah ranked #16,850 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sanayah?
332 babies have been named Sanayah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sanayah most popular?
Sanayah peaked in 2009, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Sanayah a boy or girl name?
Sanayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sanayah rising or falling?
Sanayah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.