girl's name
Sanja
SAHN-yah
- Origin Slovene
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 264
Sanja is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Sanja is a name of Slovene origin.
- Peaked in France in 1976, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sanja 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 | 55 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Sanja?
In 2025, Sanja was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Sanja 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 Sanja
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sanja Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sanja over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sanja
- Pronunciation SAHN-yah
Sibling Names for Sanja
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sanja — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sanja
How popular is the name Sanja?
In 2025, Sanja was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Sanja a girl's or a boy's name?
Sanja is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sanja?
Sanja has 2 syllables.
When was Sanja most popular?
Sanja peaked in 1976, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sanja a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sanja currently ranks #6,085 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.