Total births
1,869
Girls' name · since 1996
Sanaya
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 1,869 babies named Sanaya, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2653
- among girls today
- 1,869
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Sanaya currently ranks #2653 among girls' names in America, with 1,869 babies recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sanaya has been recorded 1,869 times among girls since 1996, currently ranked #2653 nationally and more common than 85% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #2653 among girls today
- 1,869 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Sanaya is currently the #2653 girls' name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 1,869 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2653
- among girls today
- 1,869
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Sanaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2653
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Sanaya was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
135 babies were named Sanaya in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Sanaya compares
1,869 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Sanaya's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sanaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,869 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 135 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sanaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sanaya splits its recorded history at 2011: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 135 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sanaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#2,653
Active since
1996
Sanaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 135
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Sanaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sanaya's strongest decade.
918 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Sanaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
550 births
- 2010s
2010s
918 births
- 2020s
2020s
382 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 918 births (49% of all-time use).
How Sanaya 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 Sanaya's total volume
Sanaya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sanaya by state
Where Sanaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 233 | 12.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 213 | 11.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 199 | 10.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 79 | 4.2% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 71 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 52 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 49 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 39 | 2.1% |
California share of Sanaya's total US births 12.5%
Even split
233 of 1,869 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Sanaya appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sanaya? ▼
Sanaya has been given to 1,869 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2653 as of the latest data. 135 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Sanaya most popular? ▼
Sanaya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 918 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Sanaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sanaya are California (233 births), New York (213 births), Texas (199 births).
How long has the name Sanaya been used? ▼
Records for Sanaya go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sanaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sandra, Sandy, Sandi, Saniyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sanaya's data
- Sanaya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (918 total births) through the 2020s (382) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sanayas (233 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 Sanaya
Nearby Names Like Sanaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sanaya
Sandra Girl
#1046 875,531 births
Sandy Girl
#3233 69,072 births
Sandi Girl
#15517 10,101 births
Saniyah Girl
#1312 7,300 births
Saniya Girl
#2576 6,985 births
Compare Sanaya side by side: Sanaya vs Sandra Sanaya vs Sandy Sanaya vs Sandi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sanaya
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3,721 births · Peak 2007
Naydelin #2654
1,136 births · Peak 2003
Aniah #2651
3,276 births · Peak 2006
Athaliah #2655
416 births · Peak 2025
Elyza #2650
1,349 births · Peak 2020
Xareni #2656
639 births · Peak 2022
Beau #2649
1,011 births · Peak 2024
Miliana #2657
1,068 births · Peak 2018
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1996–2025 (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. "Sanaya: #2653 Girls' Name - 1,869 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sanaya. 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 Sanaya 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 July 2026.