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Sanae
GirlMeaning of Sanae: Japanese: 'blessed with love' or 'early rice seedling'
Sanae is a girl's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 13482nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#13482
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
324
First recorded 1974 · peak 2007
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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