Declining since 2003, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Sanjana since 1990
Babies named Sanjana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 246 |
| 2000s | 1,336 |
| 2010s | 536 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Sanjana entered U.S. records in 1990, climbed to a peak rank of 10,107 in 2003, and has been declining in use since then. In 2025 it was given to about 1 in 178,585 newborns. The name's origins are Sanskrit, though its precise meaning is debated. It has a melodic quality and remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with Indian heritage.
Sanjana is of Sanskrit origin, though its exact derivation is uncertain. It may be related to the Sanskrit word "sañjana" meaning "calm" or "gentle." The name has been used in India for centuries and has gained popularity among the Indian diaspora in recent decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sanju, Jana
Variants: Sanjna, Sanjhana
Sibling names for Sanjana
Names that share Sanjana's style, for a brother or sister.
