Sanaz

Sanaz is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning “unique and delicate.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2011.

Sanaz at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“unique and delicate”

About the name Sanaz

Sanaz belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “unique and delicate” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sanaz first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7229 in 1987, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 142 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sanaz in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#7229 in 1987
Peak year
1991
Total since 1880
142

Sanaz in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#5785 in 2011
Babies named Sanaz in 2011
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sanaz mean?

Sanaz means “unique and delicate” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sanaz a boy or girl name?

Sanaz is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Sanaz?

Sanaz comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Sanaz?

Sanaz first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #7229 in 1987, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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