Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sapna since 1970
Babies named Sapna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sapna's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 148 |
| 1980s | 185 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Sapna entered U.S. records in 1970 and peaked in 1978, the year it achieved its highest rank. The name has remained stable in usage since then, with a current rank of 14,942 in 2025. About 1 in 321,453 newborns are named Sapna today. The name is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'dream', and is a staple in the Indian diaspora. Its steady trajectory reflects continued cultural presence rather than a revival.
Sapna derives directly from the Sanskrit word 'svapna' (स्वप्न), meaning 'dream'. It is a common feminine given name in India, used across several language communities. The name gained popularity in the 1970s in the United States, likely reflecting the Indian diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sap, Pnu
Variants: Swapna
Sibling names for Sapna
Names that share Sapna's style, for a brother or sister.
