Sanaya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-NIGH-ah / /səˈnaɪə/Arabic; Sanskrit; Persian
Meaning
radiance, brilliance (Arabic); distinguished (Sanskrit); prosperous (Persian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Sanaya is associated with light and brilliance, often used in poetic contexts. In Sanskrit, it conveys a sense of distinction and excellence, reflecting cultural values of achievement. The Persian interpretation emphasizes prosperity and success, resonating with themes of wealth and abundance in Persian literature.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Saniya
- Sanaia
International Variants
- Sana (Arabic)
- Sanaya (Hindi)
Famous people named Sanaya
Sanaya Irani — Indian actress.
Sanaya Pithawalla — Indian actress.
Fictional characters named Sanaya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sanaya was first seen in the United States in 1996. Sanaya has ranked as high as #1288 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Sanaya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sanaya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 65 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 77 |
| 2014 | 98 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 135 |
| 2017 | 115 |
| 2018 | 115 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 87 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 66 |