Sanaia Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsah-NYE-ah / /səˈnaɪə/

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

radiance; joy

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic, Sanaia is derived from 'sana', meaning radiance or brilliance, often associated with light and beauty. In Hebrew, it can be linked to the word for joy, reflecting a sense of happiness and celebration. The name's multicultural roots highlight its appeal across different societies, often symbolizing positivity and brightness in life.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Sania
  • Saniya

International Variants

  • Sana (Arabic)
  • Sania (Slavic)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sanaia was first seen in the United States in 2001. Sanaia has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sanaia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sanaia (2006)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
200111
200213
200314
200416
200520
200631
200721
200819
200910
20119
20126
20135
20146
20226
20235
20248