Sanyah
Every Sanyah since 2002 — 372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sanyah
Sanyah is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 2002, 372 American babies have been named Sanyah. Its peak came in 2007, when 46 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 Sanyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sanyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,239 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,018 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,252 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,242 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,572 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,575 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,472 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,993 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,397 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,441 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,088 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,406 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,727 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,943 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,354 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,535 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,590 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,668 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,087 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,370 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,399 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,929 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sanyah in 2025?
Sanyah did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sanyah?
372 babies have been named Sanyah in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sanyah most popular?
Sanyah peaked in 2007, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Sanyah a boy or girl name?
Sanyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sanyah rising or falling?
Sanyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.