Sanna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAH-nah / /ˈsɑː.nə/Hebrew; Scandinavian
Meaning
Hebrew: 'lily'; Scandinavian: 'to be happy'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, the name Sanna is often associated with beauty and purity, symbolized by the lily flower. In Scandinavian contexts, it is a diminutive of names like Susanna and is linked to joy and happiness. The name has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in Northern Europe. It is also used in some Slavic cultures as a variant of the name Anna.
Trend Summary
The name Sanna has seen moderate popularity in Scandinavian countries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sana
- Sannah
International Variants
- Sanna (Swedish)
- Sanna (Finnish)
- Sanna (Norwegian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sanna was first seen in the United States in 1894. Sanna has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sanna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sanna (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 12 |