Sanya
Sanya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sanya
- A female given name from Russian.
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Transliteration of Russian Са́ня (Sánja), diminutive of Алекса́ндра (Aleksándra) and Алекса́ндр (Aleksándr). In some cases possibly from Serbo-Croatian Сања and Sanja.
How popular is Sanya?
Since 1880, 1,941 girls in the U.S. have been named Sanya. Its highest rank for girls was #1924 in 2007. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sanya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sanya
Sister and brother names that share Sanya's Russian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sanya FAQ
What does the name Sanya mean?
A female given name from Russian. A female given name from Arabic. Transliteration of Russian Са́ня (Sánja), diminutive of Алекса́ндра (Aleksándra) and Алекса́ндр (Aleksándr). In some cases possibly from Serbo-Croatian Сања and Sanja.
What is the origin of the name Sanya?
Sanya is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Sanya?
Since 1880, 1,941 girls in the U.S. have been named Sanya. Its highest rank for girls was #1924 in 2007. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sanya a boy or girl name?
Sanya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,941 girls and 0 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.