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Sanaa

Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sanaa: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2000.

Sanaa is an Arabic name meaning "brilliance" or "radiance," also associated with "artwork" or "craftsmanship." It shares its spelling with the capital of Yemen, a historic city whose name may stem from the same root. Among notable bearers, American actress Sanaa Lathan is widely known for her roles in films like *Love & Basketball*, while Moroccan-born director Sanaa Hamri has worked on major TV series. A further connection lies in the name's shared variant, Sana, which is popular across many cultures. For parents drawn to global names with a luminous meaning, Sanaa offers both elegance and a subtle nod to the ancient crossroads

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20004 babies
Latest (2003)
#6673 babies
Total births
10since 1993
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2000 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).