Total births
2,870
Girls' name · since 1991
Sahana
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 2,870 babies named Sahana, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1777
- among girls today
- 2,870
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other girls
2,870 babies have been named Sahana since 1991, making it today's #1777 girls' name.
Sahana has 2,870 recorded births among girls since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1777 as of the latest data, more common than 90% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #1777 among girls today
- 2,870 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sahana is currently the #1777 girls' name in America, more common than 90% of girls - 2,870 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1777
- among girls today
- 2,870
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other girls
Sahana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1777
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 90% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Sahana was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
160 babies were named Sahana in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Sahana compares
2,870 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sahana's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sahana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,870 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 160 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sahana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sahana's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 160, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sahana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#1,777
Active since
1991
Sahana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 160
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Sahana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sahana's strongest decade.
1,327 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Sahana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 117
1990s
117 births
- 2000s
2000s
780 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,327 births
- 2020s
2020s
646 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,327 births (46% of all-time use).
How Sahana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sahana's total volume
Sahana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sahana by state
Where Sahana concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 621 | 21.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 238 | 8.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 227 | 7.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 149 | 5.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 144 | 5.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 80 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 74 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 59 | 2.1% |
California share of Sahana's total US births 21.6%
Even split
621 of 2,870 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Sahana appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sahana? ▼
2,870 babies have been named Sahana since 1991. It currently ranks #1777 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 160 births.
When was Sahana most popular? ▼
Sahana was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,327 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Sahana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sahana are California (621 births), Texas (238 births), New Jersey (227 births).
How long has the name Sahana been used? ▼
Records for Sahana go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sahana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sahara, Sahar, Sahasra, Sahra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sahana's data
- Sahana's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,327 total births) through the 2020s (646) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sahanas (621 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sahana
Nearby Names Like Sahana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sahana
Sahara Girl
#1643 4,729 births
Sahar Girl
#3352 2,453 births
Sahasra Girl
#3169 1,704 births
Sahra Girl
#7705 874 births
Sahily Girl
#1608 648 births
Compare Sahana side by side: Sahana vs Sahara Sahana vs Sahar Sahana vs Sahasra
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sahana: #1777 Girls' Name - 2,870 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sahana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sahana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.