Holding steady.
Popularity of Sultana since 1948
Babies named Sultana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Sultana has been recorded in the United States since 1948, though it has never achieved widespread popularity. Its latest recorded year is 2025, with a peak in usage occurring in 2024, suggesting a recent but modest uptick. The name remains stable in the 2020s decade, with no notable revival. As a rare choice, Sultana carries an air of royal dignity and cultural heritage, appealing to families seeking a distinctive name with Arabic origins. Its lack of top state data indicates even distribution across the country, or too few births to register regionally.
Sultana is the feminine form of the Arabic title sultan, meaning 'ruler' or 'king.' It has been used historically for female monarchs or consorts in Islamic empires, such as the Ottoman and Mughal dynasties. As a given name, it has been adopted across Muslim-majority countries and among Arabic-speaking communities.
“Sultana” around the world
Where Sultana 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: Sul, Tana, Sula
Variants: Sultane, Sultanah
Sibling names for Sultana
Names that share Sultana's style, for a brother or sister.
