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Sanai
OriginVariation of Thana, Sana, or Sanaa, Arabic
Meaning"praise; to shine; greatness"
GenderGirl
US Rank#961
Top 1000
NB Rank#3823
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About Sanai
The name Sanai is currently ranked #961 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #924 in 2008. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in SANAI, SANAI, and SANAI. Sanai is occasionally used for boys in 2021.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,633 | 132 | 73.9 |
| 2015 | #1,484 | 155 | 86.8 |
| 2016 | #1,432 | 162 | 91.4 |
| 2017 | #1,604 | 136 | 78.8 |
| 2018 | #1,564 | 139 | 81.7 |
| 2019 | #1,595 | 134 | 79.8 |
| 2020 | #1,502 | 143 | 88.5 |
| 2021 | #1,505 | 141 | 85.9 |
| 2022 | #1,544 | 139 | 84.7 |
| 2023 | #1,609 | 130 | 81 |
| 2024 | #1,584 | 133 | 82.1 |
| 2025 | #1,378 | 160 | 99.5 |
World rankings
Famous Sanais
- Sanai Whitaker
daughter of American rapper Yo,Yo
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