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