Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Sanah since 1985
Babies named Sanah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Sanah is a name of uncertain origin, possibly rooted in Arabic, where it may mean 'radiance' or 'splendor'. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1985, indicating relatively recent adoption. The name saw its highest usage in 2007, the peak year, before beginning a steady decline in popularity since 2008. As a name that is not among the top 1000, Sanah remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents looking for a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. Despite its rarity, it has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting a broad but low-level appeal across the country.
Sanah is a name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Arabic word 'sanā'' (سَنَاء), meaning 'splendor, brilliance, radiance', or it could be a variant of the name Sana, which also has Arabic roots. Another possibility is that it is a modern coinage inspired by similar-sounding names. The name has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
“Sanah” around the world
Where Sanah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sana, Annie
Sibling names for Sanah
Names that share Sanah's style, for a brother or sister.
