Sana
4 countries#297 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
8,493 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #297 · peaked in 2010 with 359 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
4,878 births recorded 1923–2025 · currently #1427 · peaked in 2022 with 180 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,715 births recorded 1984–2024 · peaked in 2002 with 257 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,568 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #544 · peaked in 2002 with 254 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
147 births recorded 1984–2024 · peaked in 2004 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Sana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #247 | — |
| 2004 | #240 | ↑7 |
| 2005 | #254 | ↓14 |
| 2006 | #217 | ↑37 |
| 2007 | #220 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #191 | ↑29 |
| 2009 | #190 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #192 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #188 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #212 | ↓24 |
| 2013 | #238 | ↓26 |
| 2014 | #206 | ↑32 |
| 2015 | #206 | — |
| 2016 | #212 | ↓6 |
| 2017 | #236 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #257 | ↓21 |
| 2019 | #263 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #310 | ↓47 |
| 2021 | #298 | ↑12 |
| 2022 | #297 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Sana
Is Sana a popular name?
Yes — Sana currently ranks #297 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Sana more common for boys or girls?
Sana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Sana most popular?
Sana peaked in 2010 in France, with 359 recorded births that year.
Is Sana rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Sana’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2157 in 1972 to #297 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Sana?
At least 17,086 babies have been recorded with the name Sana across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sana appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sana?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Sana include Khadijah, Roslyn, Zarah, Avah.
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