Sanya Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSAHN-yah / ˈsɑːn.jə

Slavic; Sanskrit

Meaning

Slavic: defender of mankind; Sanskrit: eminent, distinguished

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sanya has roots in both Slavic and Sanskrit cultures. In Slavic traditions, it is often considered a diminutive of Alexandra, which means 'defender of mankind.' In Sanskrit, Sanya is associated with qualities of prominence and distinction. The name is used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of influences.

Trend Summary

The name Sanya has seen moderate popularity in various regions but is not widely ranked in the U.S.

Similar Names

SanaSaniaSariSinaZanya

Variants

  • Saniyah
  • Sania

International Variants

  • Sanja (Croatian)
  • Sania (Arabic)

Famous people named Sanya

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Fictional characters named Sanya

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Sibling Suggestions

SashaAnyaMayaLenaNinaTanya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sanya was first seen in the United States in 1957. Sanya has ranked as high as #1280 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New Jersey, Texas, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Sanya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sanya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19577
19595
19608
196112
196211
19639
19649
19658
196612
196716
196815
196912
197024
197127
197221
197324
197435
197526
197621
197733
197826
197917
198021
198115
19828
198312
198413
19856
198611
198711
198819
19897
19908
19919
19928
19939
199410
199510
199612
199720
199811
199918
200028
200130
200261
200368
200495
200598
200689
2007108
200886
200973
201070
201156
201261
201358
201446
201542
201637
201732
201828
201928
202017
202128
202221
202325
202422