Sanai

Sanai: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Sanai

  • A female given name from Persian.

How popular is Sanai?

160U.S. babies in 2025
#924peak rank (2008)
4,261babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,236 girls and 25 boys in the U.S. have been named Sanai (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #924 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #12426 in 2003. In 2025, 160 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sanai FAQ

What does the name Sanai mean?

A female given name from Persian.

What is the origin of the name Sanai?

Sanai is listed as a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Sanai?

Since 1880, 4,236 girls and 25 boys in the U.S. have been named Sanai (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #924 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #12426 in 2003. In 2025, 160 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Sanai a boy or girl name?

Sanai is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,236 girls and 25 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.