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Sanya
GirlMeaning of Sanya: Greek: 'defender of men'
Sanya is a girl's name most strongly associated with Russian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6167th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 4843rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6167
18 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4843
4 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,941
First recorded 1957 · 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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