girl's name
Sanah
sah-NAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,715
Sanah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 40 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sanah Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 225 |
| 2010s | 220 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 85 |
How Popular Is Sanah?
In 2025, Sanah was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Sanah Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sanah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sanah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sanah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sanah
- Pronunciation sah-NAH
Sibling Names for Sanah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sanah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sanah
How popular is the name Sanah?
In 2025, Sanah was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Sanah a girl's or a boy's name?
Sanah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sanah?
Sanah has 2 syllables.
When was Sanah most popular?
Sanah peaked in 2009, when 40 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sanah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sanah currently ranks #3,274 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.