Susanna

Susanna is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “lotus.” In 2024 it was given to 168 girls in the United States.

Susanna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Italian · Scandinavian
Meaning
“lotus”

About the name Susanna

Susanna belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Italian tradition. Its meaning — “lotus” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Susanna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #336 in 1884, and in 2024 168 babies received the name — 19,782 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Susanna in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#336 in 1884
Peak year
1958
Babies named Susanna in 2024
168
Total since 1880
19,782

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Susanna mean?

Susanna means “lotus” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Susanna a boy or girl name?

Susanna is a girl name. In 2024, 168 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Susanna?

Susanna comes from the Biblical & Christian, Italian and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Susanna?

Susanna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #336 in 1884, and 168 babies were given the name in 2024.

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