Santa
Santa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หsรฆntษ/
Meaning and origin of Santa
- A female given name from Italian.
How popular is Santa?
Since 1880, 4,370 girls and 40 boys in the U.S. have been named Santa (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #723 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #3099 in 1926. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Santa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Santa
Sister and brother names that share Santa's Italian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Santa FAQ
What does the name Santa mean?
A female given name from Italian.
What is the origin of the name Santa?
Santa is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Santa?
Since 1880, 4,370 girls and 40 boys in the U.S. have been named Santa (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #723 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #3099 in 1926. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Santa a boy or girl name?
Santa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,370 girls and 40 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.