Sanaa

Sanaa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 76 girls in the United States.

Sanaa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sanaa

Sanaa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sanaa first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #606 in 2006, and in 2024 76 babies received the name — 6,055 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sanaa in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#606 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Sanaa in 2024
76
Total since 1880
6,055

Sanaa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#496 in 2001
Babies named Sanaa in 2025
6
Total since 1996
857

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sanaa mean?

The meaning of Sanaa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sanaa a boy or girl name?

Sanaa is a girl name. In 2024, 76 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sanaa?

Sanaa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sanaa?

Sanaa first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #606 in 2006, and 76 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].