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Santa
GirlMeaning of Santa: Italian: 'holy' or 'saint'
Santa is a girl's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7778th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7778
13 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,410
First recorded 1896 · peak 1915
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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